Central Florida Privacy Fence Guide
If you live in Central Florida, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with state and city regulations before you start hammering in your fence posts. You don’t want to go through all that work just to find out that you are one inch over your boundary or that your pickets are too high. Don’t worry, the professionals at American Wholesale Fenceworks Tavares are here with this handy guide to help get you started on setting up your very own privacy fence!
Do I Need Permission To Build A Fence?
Before you get to work on your brand-new fence, you should see what paperwork you need so that you’re allowed to secure your perimeter. Depending on the details, you may or may not need a permit. But regardless of whether you need a permit, you must always comply with the city code which may specify certain boundary limits. In addition, if you’re part of the Homeowners Association (or HOA), you will also need to check in with the officials to see what they have to say. A less common regulation has to do with properties that are located within a historical district, in which case you will need a Certificate of Appropriateness. This all might sound like a lot to take in but ensuring that you are legally qualified to build your own fence will be worth it!
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Fence Preparation Checklist ● See if you need a permit, and obtain one if it applies ● Abide by the city code ● Look up any HOA regulations ● Get a Certificate of Appropriateness if you are in a historical district |
Fence Guidelines and Regulations
Once you have the permissions you need to get started on your fencing project, the next step is knowing the requirements regarding height, dimensions, and so on. Thankfully, educating yourself on these terms is pretty easy:
- Residential fences can be no higher than 4 feet in the front yard
- Residential fences can be no higher than 6 feet for the sides and rear
- Residential fences can be no higher than 4 feet for the sides if facing the neighbor’s front yard
- Commercial and industrial fences can be no higher than 8 feet
- Fences must be within or on the property lines
- Gates in front of driveways must be set back 20 feet from the property line
Keeping within these guidelines can be a bit overwhelming, but you can always ask your local fence experts for assistance!
The Best Privacy Fence For Central Florida
Now you know everything you need to know to build your privacy fence! But with so many options in materials and styles, what’s the best kind for living in Central Florida? Vinyl is an excellent choice since it can withstand much of Florida’s intense weather and atmosphere which makes it one of the longest-lasting fence materials. It doesn’t warp when exposed to heat or direct sunlight, it’s not affected by moisture, so it won’t rot, and it hardly requires any upkeep. It’s also very popular for its more modern appeal. Vinyl fences commonly come in white but can be made in other colors.
Vinyl vs Wood
One advantage of vinyl privacy fences over wooden ones is that it offers complete privacy. The planks in wooden privacy fences still require a tiny gap to compensate for expansion and shrinkage during intense weather conditions. Since vinyl doesn’t react to weather, it can be made completely flush so there are no slits.
Getting Fencing Materials In Central Florida
Ready to get started on building your new privacy fence? American Wholesale Fenceworks Tavares has everything you need for any style of privacy fence that you have in mind! Just call our professionals at (888) 610-1756 to ask about our inventory and to receive a free quote.
