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Siesta Key Fence FAQs

Do I need a permit to install a fence in Siesta Key?

Yes, Sarasota County requires a Residential Fence Permit from its Building & Permitting Services before you erect or replace any fence in unincorporated areas, including Siesta Key. You must apply online through the county’s permitting portal, submit a site plan that shows property lines and proposed fence details, and schedule inspections as needed.

What are the maximum height and setback rules?

Under Sarasota County’s Zoning Code, fences and walls up to 6 ½ feet tall are permitted in all front, rear, and side setbacks throughout the county, including Siesta Key. No front‑yard setback exceptions apply in the Siesta Key Overlay District. You may build to the lot line, provided you maintain required sight triangles at driveways and corner intersections.

Are there additional restrictions on fences in the Siesta Key Overlay District (SKOD)?

Yes, Siesta Key’s Overlay District mandates that new fences along local street frontages follow more stringent design and material standards and obtain separate Overlay District approval through the Planning & Development Services Division.

Below are the key fence and wall requirements that apply specifically within the Siesta Key Overlay District (SKOD). All references are to Sarasota County Code Chapter 124, Article 7, Section 124‑102 and related provisions.

• Build‑to‑sidewalk “street yard” requirement: Along local street frontages, walls and fences must be constructed directly to the sidewalk edge rather than held back by a street‑yard setback.
• Maximum height: Fences and walls may not exceed six and one‑half feet in height within front, side or rear setbacks, consistent with general county fence standards.
• Chain‑link prohibition in street yard: Chain‑link fencing is expressly prohibited within the required minimum street‑yard area in the SKOD.
• Landscaping along walls/fences: For every 15 linear feet of new wall or fence, a minimum of three shrubs must be planted at the base to provide a landscaped buffer.
• Coastal Setback compliance: All fences and walls must also comply with the Coastal Setback Code (Chapter 54, Art XXII), including Gulf Beach Setback Line and hazard‑line restrictions.
• Impervious coverage limit: The total impervious surface (including walls and paving) on a lot in single‑ or multi‑family use within the SKOD may not exceed 50 percent of the lot area.
• Accessory‑structure height cap: Any fence or wall classified as an accessory structure cannot exceed the height of the principal building on the same lot.
• Hedge alternative: Six‑foot‑high planted hedges may be substituted for walls so long as they meet the SKOD’s required opacity and buffer standards.

Which materials hold up best against Siesta Key’s salt air and humidity?

Non-corroding options, such as aluminum, vinyl (PVC), and composite, stand up best in coastal Florida, resisting rust, rot, and UV damage. Pressure-treated and tropical hardwoods can be used if sealed annually and fastened with galvanized or marine-grade hardware to prevent decay.

How much does fence installation cost per linear foot in Siesta Key?

According to data compiled by Pro Fence Florida:

• a standard 4‑ft wood fence runs $14.50–$17.50 per linear foot,
• vinyl about $17.75–$23.50,
• and aluminum or wrought iron $22.50–$28.

All prices include labor and materials but exclude the cost of gate installation.

Do fences need to meet wind‑load and floodplain standards?

All fences must be engineered per the Florida Building Code’s wind‑load provisions for Sarasota County’s 130 mph wind zone. If your property is located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, any breakaway wall sections or solid panels must conform to County floodplain rules, which limit the enclosed areas per Section R322 and ensure proper elevation and drainage.

Do the local HOAs in Siesta Key impose extra fence rules?

Yes, many Siesta Key subdivisions and deed‑restricted neighborhoods maintain HOA covenants that layer on stricter height, style, and color guidelines and require Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval before you submit your county permit application.

Here is an example of extra fence restrictions imposed by an HOA on Siesta Key, drawn from the Siesta Isles Fence Guidelines of the Siesta Isles Association:

• No fences or hedges in the street‐to‐front‑setback zone: The covenant states that “No fence, hedge or other enclosure of any kind shall be constructed, grown or maintained, which is located between the street and the front setback lines of any lot”.
• Four‑foot maximum height within front setbacks: All walls and fences “are to be no higher than 4 feet in height” and must “not encroach into the 30 foot front setback”.
• Solid walls prohibited in front yard: Any fence established in the front setback “must either be by vegetation or be an open mesh and no solid walls shall be permitted under any circumstances”.
• Hedge planting location: Hedges are allowed but “must be planted 2 feet inside the side or back lot line of lot” and maintained at or below four feet.
• Canal‑front lot rules: For canal‑front properties, “the only fence permitted parallel to the seawall (the rear setback line) will be the open mesh fence no more than 4 feet in height” to preserve waterfront views.
• Variances require Board approval and neighbor input: Any deviation—such as installing a six‑foot fence outside the 30‑foot front setback—“must be approved by the Board,” and lots not on the canal seeking a six‑foot fence must submit neighbor comments for consideration.
• “Good side” outward: Fences that differ on each face “shall be installed so that the ‘good side’ faces away from the structure”.
• Ongoing maintenance requirement: “Fences and walls are required to be maintained in good condition and appearance for the life of the fence or wall” and hedges must remain at their approved height.

Source: https://www.siestaislesassociation.com/file/document/940248822/KghaRfBOu3EbINAq.pdf