Tampa Palms Residential and Commercial
Modifications FAQ's
Fencing
Architectural Standards & Criteria for Single-Family
Homes, Section 7:
“All fences and walls must have the approval of the RMC prior to
installation”.
- Height: The normal approved height for fencing is four feet (4’)
from the ground. Five foot (5') with a lattice topper (no more than
one foot) maybe approved.
- Style: All fencing must be “picket-style” or see-through; fencing
cannot be “wall-like” in appearance.
- Placement: Fences must be installed along the rear of the property
line, coming no farther forward than 25% of the rear plane of the
home on either side.
- Additional fencing criteria: The installation of buffering
landscaping or shrubbery may be required. Application MUST include
the exact height, style, and material, as well as a site plan
depicting the desired placement of the fence. NOTE: Existing wood
fences may not be replaced with fencing of the same material,
height, and style.