Pool barriers in Temple Terrace must be at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates opening outward, per FL §515.27 and the FL Building Code.
Under FL §515.27 and FL Building Code Residential Section R4501, every residential swimming pool must have a barrier at least 48 inches high measured from the outside, with no openings greater than 4 inches, no footholds between 9 and 45 inches, and gates that are self-closing, self-latching, and open away from the pool. If the house wall forms part of the barrier, all doors leading to the pool area must have exit alarms or self-closing/self-latching devices at least 54 inches above the floor, OR the pool must have an approved safety cover, OR all doors leading to the pool must be equipped with a screen enclosure.
Missing or noncompliant barrier: second-degree misdemeanor under FL §515.29 with fines up to 500 dollars and up to 60 days in jail. Code enforcement can impose additional daily penalties.
Temple Terrace, FL
Commercial noise along Fowler Avenue and 56th Street commercial corridors must stay within zoning compatibility standards. HVAC, loading docks, and dumpster ...
Temple Terrace, FL
Construction activity in Temple Terrace is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and legal holidays prohibited for powere...
Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 10 of the City Code. Unreasonable noise audible at the property line during th...
Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have a 3-foot visibility triangle rule at in...
Temple Terrace, FL
Corner lots in Temple Terrace must maintain a clear sight triangle at intersections. No fence, wall, hedge, or structure over 3 feet tall is permitted within...
Temple Terrace, FL
No breed-specific restrictions are allowed in Temple Terrace. FL 767.14 preempts breed bans statewide, and Miami-Dades grandfathered pit bull ban was repeale...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Hillsborough County.
See how other cities in Hillsborough County handle fencing requirements.
See how Temple Terrace's fencing requirements rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.