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HOA Fence Guide
Get it approved the first time.
Most new communities around Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Riverview and Wesley Chapel need HOA approval before a fence goes in. Here's how to get through it.
How HOA fence approval usually works
- Read your community's guidelines (often called architectural or design guidelines). They usually set the allowed materials, styles, colors, heights and where fences can go.
- Submit an application to the architectural review committee (ARC or DRC), usually with a site plan or survey showing the fence line, the style and color, and the height.
- Wait for written approval before you build or pull the permit.
- Then get your city or county permit. HOA approval doesn't replace it. See fence permits.
Styles HOAs commonly approve
Every community is different, but in our area the most commonly approved styles are vinyl privacy and semi-privacy in white or tan, and black ornamental aluminum on lots facing lakes, ponds, golf courses or preserves. Some communities allow wood shadowbox or board on board; many restrict chain link.
Tips that save time
- Use your survey to draw the fence line, and stay out of drainage easements unless the plat allows it.
- Match the fences already approved on your street.
- Include gates in the application.
- Pool barriers are required by state law for new pools, but your HOA can still set rules about how they look, so plan the pool fence with the HOA guidelines in mind.
Questions
Common questions.
Quick answers. For your property specifically, ask us in the quote form.
Start my quoteDo I need HOA approval before a fence permit?
Usually yes, and many building departments won't issue the permit without it in HOA communities.
What fence colors do HOAs allow?
White and tan vinyl and black aluminum are the most common approved colors around here, but your guidelines decide.
Can my HOA stop me from fencing my pool?
Florida law requires a pool barrier for new pools, so the question is usually how it looks, not whether. Work with the HOA on the style.
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