FENCE RULES – CORAL SPRINGS (CITY), FLORIDA
OVERVIEW
Residential fences are permitted on private property within City of Coral Springs, subject to local regulations.
Fence rules in the City of Coral Springs appear in the city’s published Fence Guidelines, the Coral Springs Land Development Code, including Sec. 250127 and Sec. 250128, and the city’s permit and inspection guidance.
This page focuses on typical single-family residential fencing. If the jurisdiction’s adopted materials do not state a specific limit or requirement, this page notes that the code does not specify one.
Compiled From City of Coral Springs Fence Guidelines, City of Coral Springs Building Department and Building FAQs, City of Coral Springs Community Development and Code Compliance pages, the Coral Springs Land Development Code, and the Coral Springs Code of Ordinances, as of April 2026.
GOVERNANCE
The City of Coral Springs regulates residential fences through the Land Development Code, city fence guidelines, permit procedures, zoning review, and code compliance.
The main fence standards are administered through Community Development Division/Zoning and the Building Department. The city’s published fence process also involves zoning and landscaping inspections when required.
The Code Compliance function is responsible for compliance with city code and ordinances, including preservation, maintenance, and aesthetics of property within the City of Coral Springs.
PERMIT AND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
• Fence Permit: The City of Coral Springs publishes a fence-specific permit process. Fence installation requires a permit application before installation.
• Inspection Requirement: The contractor or owner must schedule inspection with the Building Department. Zoning and landscaping inspections apply when required by the approved fence plans.
• Landscape Permit Component: When a fence contractor installs the fence, the city issues one permit number for the fence and a second permit number for landscaping. The permit is closed only when all required inspections are successfully completed.
• Homeowner-Installed Fences: If the fence is installed by the homeowner, required landscaping must be installed before calling for the zoning inspection. The city inspects the landscaping and fence at the same time.
• Zoning Review: Required landscaping is marked on the plans when reviewed by zoning. Fence placement, street or waterway frontage, easements, height, materials, and landscaping may be reviewed as part of the fence process.
• Architectural Review: The owner or contractor must submit a picture of the house and fence before submitting the permit, and the project may require Architectural Review Committee review. A fence type or material not listed in the Land Development Code’s approved table is evaluated by the Architectural Review Committee, with final approval by the City Manager or designee.
FENCE PLACEMENT RULES
• Inside Property Line: Fences must be installed inside the property line.
• Street or Waterway Setback: Fence sides that face a street or waterway must be set back 2.5 feet from the property line to allow for required landscaping.
• Gates: Gates must swing toward the owner’s property and must not give access directly onto neighboring property.
• Easements: If an easement is present, easement agreements are required from the applicable drainage district, utility company, or association when the easement is a private waterway or private easement.
• Drainage Districts: The city identifies 6 drainage districts in Coral Springs and directs property owners to the Community Development Division to determine which district applies to the property.
• Utility Easements: Utility easement agreement information is handled through the Building Division.
• Landscaping Along Street or Waterway: Landscaping is required when a fence faces a street, right-of-way, canal, lake, or other waterway, unless an express exception applies.
• Utility Safety: Florida law requires notice through Sunshine 811 before excavation or demolition. For fence projects that involve digging, including fence post holes, notice generally must be given at least 2 full business days before excavation begins on land.
FENCE HEIGHT AND VISIBILITY RULES
• Maximum Height: Residential fences are limited to a maximum height of 6 feet.
• Front Yard Height: Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet maximum and are limited to decorative fences.
• Rear and Side Yard Height: The Land Development Code lists 6 feet as the maximum fence and wall height for residential rear yards, interior side yards, and street side yards.
• Chain Link in Front Area: Chain-link fencing is not allowed in the front area.
• Hedges: In the RS-1 Estate district, hedges may be 6 feet in the front yard, 10 feet in the rear yard, 10 feet in the interior side yard, and 6 feet on the street side. In all other residential districts, hedges may be 4 feet in the front yard, 10 feet in the rear yard, 10 feet in the interior side yard, and 6 feet on the street side.
• Sight Visibility: Landscaping within required triangular visibility areas must preserve unobstructed cross-visibility between 30 inches and 6 feet. Horizontal rail fences are identified as an exception in the visibility provision.
MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITS
• Approved Fence Types: The Land Development Code lists approved combinations of fence type and material for shadowbox, picket, tongue-and-groove with lattice, chain link, and decorative custom fences.
• Different Materials or Types: A fence type or material not listed in the approved table must be evaluated by the Architectural Review Committee, with final approval by the City Manager or designee.
• Vinyl Chain Link: Vinyl chain link is permitted only in black, green, or bronze. Slats made of metal, vinyl, or any other material interwoven through chain link are not allowed.
• Bare Chain Link: Bare metal or galvanized chain-link fences are prohibited.
• Wood Fences: Wood fences must be constructed of pressure-treated pine, redwood, or cedar, must have a nominal thickness of 5/8 inch, and must have a recognizable finished side facing adjacent properties and rights-of-way.
• Wood Finish: Wood fences must be maintained in their natural state or stained to preserve their natural state. Painting or staining must be consistent with the city’s approved fencing paint and stain palette.
• PVC and Wood Semi-Private Fences: PVC and wood fences are limited to semi-private styles, such as shadowbox or board-on-board with 9-inch to 15-inch lattice on top, and are not allowed on the waterside.
• Opaque Fences Near Waterways: Opaque fences are prohibited along the rear of a property if facing a waterway.
• Aluminum Rail: Aluminum rail is listed as a permitted fence material in the city’s fence guidelines.
PRIVATE RESTRICTIONS
HOA approval or private covenant approval may be required independently of city review. The city’s fence guidance states that homeowner associations may have stricter regulations.
Private restrictions do not replace city permit, zoning, easement, landscaping, material, height, or inspection requirements.
REVIEW AND ENFORCEMENT CONTEXT
Fence issues are typically reviewed during permit or approval review when required, and through complaint-based code enforcement. Examples include:
• Permit Review: Fence installation requires a city permit application before installation.
• Inspection Review: Fence work is reviewed through Building Department inspection, zoning inspection, and landscaping inspection when applicable.
• Landscape Review: Required landscaping is reviewed as part of the fence process and is marked on plans when reviewed by zoning.
• Easement Review: Fences involving easements require the applicable easement agreements or approvals identified by the city’s fence guidelines.
• Placement Review: Street-facing and waterway-facing sides must meet the 2.5-foot setback rule, and fences must be installed inside the property line.
• Height and Material Review: Residential fence height, front-yard restrictions, chain-link restrictions, opaque waterway restrictions, and approved materials may be reviewed against the Land Development Code and city fence guidelines.
• Code Compliance: Code Compliance may review property conditions and code issues involving preservation, maintenance, and aesthetics of property within the City of Coral Springs.
USING THIS INFORMATION
This page provides general orientation on how residential fence rules are structured and applied within City of Coral Springs, based on publicly available materials reviewed as of April 2026.
In addition to local fence rules, certain Florida laws apply statewide. See Statewide Fence Laws in Florida.
It is not legal advice and does not replace official ordinances, permits, surveys, or professional guidance. Rules and interpretations may change, and application may vary based on zoning district, site conditions, easements, rights-of-way, and private restrictions such as HOA covenants. Before purchasing materials or beginning construction, confirm current requirements and any site-specific limitations with City of Coral Springs Community Development Division/Zoning and Building Department and any applicable private agreements. If this page conflicts with official ordinances, published guidance, or direction from City of Coral Springs staff, the official sources control. For legal advice or legal interpretation, consult a licensed attorney.