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Lighthouse Point - Broward County

Lighthouse Point
Fence Company

From canal-front homes and seawall properties to pool enclosures, custom gates, fence replacements and waterfront renovations, Power Fence helps Lighthouse Point homeowners navigate the process from estimate to final inspection.

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Before you install

What homeowners should know before installing a fence in Lighthouse Point.

Lighthouse Point fence rules are tied to the water. Where a fence sits relative to a canal, a seawall, a corner intersection or a FEMA elevation changes what's permitted — sometimes dramatically. Here's how the rules actually work, in plain English, with the dimensions that matter when we plan a project: heights, waterfront visibility, seawall transparency, patio elevations, landscaping, corner visibility and hedge limits.

01

Lighthouse Point fence height rules

Front yards in Lighthouse Point top out at 5′, side and rear at 6′. There's also a FEMA twist: when a code-required finished-floor elevation pushes the house up, the fence height can rise proportionally so the fence still relates to the new grade.

Fence height may change when FEMA-required floor elevations increase.
  • Front yard — 5′ maximum
  • Side & rear yard — 6′ maximum
  • FEMA bump — every 12″ of elevation beyond the first 18″ threshold = 6″ of added fence height (e.g. 6′ → 6′ 6″)
Fig. 01 — Heights + FEMA bump, elevation view
02

Waterfront fence rules

Canal frontage changes the rules. Visibility along the waterway matters more than privacy, so the rear-yard ceiling along a canal is well below the interior-lot ceiling — and the limit depends on the fence type.

The same fence that works on an interior lot may not be permitted along a canal.
  • Solid fence — 3′ maximum
  • Chain link fence — 4′ maximum
  • Picket fence — 4′ maximum
Fig. 02 — Waterfront fence types, rear-yard elevation
03

Seawall fence rules

Fences installed on a seawall or dock must be highly transparent — approximately 90% see-through — so visibility along the canal stays intact. Maximum height is 4′ above the seawall.

Seawall fence rules are very different than backyard fence rules.
  • 90% see-through required
  • 4′ maximum height above the seawall
  • Aluminum picket & open chain link are the common compliant types
Fig. 03 — Seawall fence, elevation view
04

Waterfront patio & terrace rules

Patios on canal lots interact with the seawall. At the seawall edge a patio can sit no more than 3′ above it, but moving away from the wall allows the elevation to step up at a measured rate.

Patios, fences, and seawalls often need to be planned together.
  • At the seawall — patio max 3′ above seawall
  • Step-up allowance — +0.5′ for every 1′ away from the seawall
  • Ground floor — patio must be at least 6″ below ground floor elevation
Fig. 04 — Patio elevation, section view
05

Landscaping requirements

Street-facing fences in Lighthouse Point typically need a hedge in front of them, at a defined size when installed and maintained at a higher minimum afterward.

The fence may not be the only improvement required.
  • 18″ minimum hedge height at installation
  • 3′ minimum maintained hedge height
  • 2/3 coverage of fence length
  • 2′ planting area adjacent to sidewalks & pavement
Fig. 05 — Sidewalk landscaping, plan view
06

Corner lot visibility

Where two streets meet, drivers have to see across the corner. Lighthouse Point's protected visibility area extends 25′ in each direction from the intersection — and nothing within it can obstruct that view.

Corner properties often require additional planning.
  • 25′ visibility area measured from the corner
  • No wall, fence or hedge may obstruct driver visibility within the area
  • Low landscaping & open-style fencing typically work; solid fencing does not
Fig. 06 — 25′ visibility triangle, plan view
07

Hedge height rules

Hedges are regulated separately from fences. They get more room — especially in the rear — but the front yard cap is tighter than you might expect.

Hedges often have different height allowances than fences.
  • Front yard hedge — 5′ maximum
  • Side yard hedge — 6′ maximum
  • Rear yard hedge — 8′ maximum
Fig. 07 — Hedge heights by yard, elevation

The short version

Lighthouse Point fence rules, at a glance.

The numbers we plan around on every Lighthouse Point project. Every site is different — these are the typical starting points.

5′Front yard
fence
6′Side & rear
fence
3′Canal solid
fence
4′Canal chain
link
4′Canal picket
fence
4′Seawall
fence
25′Corner visibility
area
18″Hedge
at install
3′Hedge
maintained
2′Sidewalk
planting area
90% See-ThroughRequired on seawall & dock fences
FEMA AdjustmentFence height may increase with required floor elevation

Rules can vary based on lot configuration, canal frontage, FEMA requirements, HOA restrictions and site-specific conditions. Power Fence verifies requirements during the estimate and permit process.

After you sign

What happens next.

From your first estimate to final inspection, every step has a real person attached to it — and we tell you exactly where your project is.

  1. 01 - Estimate & Site Visit

    We visit the property, discuss goals, measure the area and walk canal, seawall, corner-lot and FEMA conditions.

  2. 02 - Survey & Documentation

    We review the survey, property lines, seawall edges, FEMA elevation, easements and proposed fence layout.

  3. 03 - HOA & Permit Coordination

    Nikki runs the application through Lighthouse Point and your HOA so you never deal with the building department directly.

  4. 04 - Approval Complete

    Permits in hand, HOA letter on file, materials ordered and install date scheduled.

  5. 05 - Installation

    Our own crews install — never unlicensed subs. Site is cleaned daily.

  6. 06 - Final Inspection

    We meet the city inspector on-site and close the permit. You get the final paperwork.

  7. 07 - Warranty & Support

    Manufacturer warranties on materials, our own workmanship guarantee and a real number to call.

Meet your project liaison

Nikki

HOA & Permit Coordinator

Nikki runs the back-of-house side of every Lighthouse Point project — submitting plans to the city, coordinating waterfront and FEMA documentation, working with HOAs on color and material approvals, and scheduling inspections. She's the one keeping your project moving while our crews and you focus on the install itself. If you ever wonder where things stand, she's the person to call.

Water changes everything

Building around the water.

Lighthouse Point is a waterfront city. Canals, seawalls, FEMA elevations, dock access — these aren't background details, they're the design constraints. A fence plan that ignores them gets rejected at submittal, fails at inspection, or fails in five years to salt and wave action. The work we do here begins with the water and plans outward from there.

  • Canal-front properties
  • Seawalls & dock fences
  • Waterfront visibility requirements
  • FEMA elevations
  • Dock access & clearance
  • Pool areas
  • Salt & wind exposure
  • Long-term planning

Different parts of town, different plans

Lighthouse Point is not one market.

Five areas we plan around most often. Canal frontage, seawall conditions and interior-lot factors each shape the project plan differently — and we plan to that, not to a catalog page.

East - Waterfront

Canal-front homes

  • Visibility requirements
  • Seawall considerations
  • Open-style fencing
North - Waterfront

Lake Placid area

  • Waterfront improvements
  • Fence replacement projects
  • Coastal exposure
East - Canal & dock

Venetian Isles

  • Canal access
  • Dock planning
  • Seawall fencing
Central - Interior

Interior neighborhoods

  • Pool projects
  • Privacy fencing
  • Standard-lot setbacks
Mixed - Corner

Corner lots

  • 25′ visibility planning
  • Open-style fencing
  • Landscaping requirements

Lighthouse Point project spotlights

Recent jobs.

A representative cross-section of the work we do in Lighthouse Point — each one with its own waterfront constraints, its own approvals, its own outcome.

Canal-front
01 - Canal-front installation - Venetian Isles

4′ aluminum picket along a residential canal

Challenge

Homeowner needed perimeter security on a canal-front lot without giving up the view or the canal's required visibility.

Solution

4′ aluminum picket along the canal frontage, 6′ privacy on the side yards, survey-verified placement at the seawall.

Outcome

Permit issued in one pass. Visibility preserved, security restored.

Seawall
02 - Seawall fence - Lake Placid area

90% see-through aluminum on the seawall

Challenge

Existing seawall fence was a low solid panel — non-compliant and obscuring the canal view.

Solution

Replaced with 4′ aluminum picket sized to the 90% see-through requirement, anchored into the seawall cap with stainless hardware.

Outcome

Single inspection. View restored, code satisfied.

Pool barrier
03 - Pool barrier - Interior neighborhood

Code-compliant pool enclosure

Challenge

Existing fence didn't meet current Florida pool barrier requirements; gate hardware was wrong and supervision sightlines from the kitchen were blocked.

Solution

New 48″ aluminum enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates, positioned for supervision sightlines from inside the house.

Outcome

Passed pool-barrier inspection on first visit. Insurance compliance handled.

Custom gate
04 - Custom gate - Venetian Isles

In-house welded aluminum driveway gate

Challenge

Homeowner wanted a custom design to match the home's architectural lines — nothing off-the-shelf would do.

Solution

Fabricated in our own shop, powder-coated, automated with safe-stop sensors and a keypad entry.

Outcome

One-of-one gate, salt-air-rated finish, in service for three years and counting.

Waterfront
05 - Waterfront renovation - Lake Placid area

Full perimeter replacement on a canal lot

Challenge

Older fence had failed across multiple sides — wood at the front, chain link on the canal, mismatched everywhere.

Solution

Unified aluminum picket plan: 5′ in the front, 6′ on the sides, 4′ 90% see-through on the seawall.

Outcome

Single-permit submission for the whole perimeter. Consistent look top to bottom.

FEMA
06 - FEMA elevation - Canal-front rebuild

Fence height bumped to match a FEMA-required floor

Challenge

New construction required a finished floor 18″ above prior grade plus an additional 12″ for FEMA. Standard fence heights would have looked off against the new elevation.

Solution

Documented the elevation in the permit, used the proportional fence-height allowance: 6′ became 6′ 6″ on side and rear.

Outcome

Fence visually scales with the new house. Approved on first review.

Fence solutions for Lighthouse Point

Every material we install.

No "preferred" Lighthouse Point fence material here — the right answer depends on whether the lot fronts a canal, sits on a corner, has a seawall to anchor to, and what FEMA, HOA and visibility conditions apply. We talk through every option and recommend what fits the property.

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Vinyl Fencing

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Aluminum Fencing

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03

Wood Fencing

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Pool Fencing

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Custom Gates

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Custom Welded Aluminum

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Permits & approvals

We help navigate the process.

Permit coordination, surveys, site plans, documentation, HOA approvals, FEMA and waterfront review, inspection scheduling and final closeout — handled. You're on the project, not the paperwork.

Nikki

Coordinator

Nikki handles every Lighthouse Point permit submission and HOA package end to end.

  1. 01

    Property surveys

    If you don't have a recent survey, we coordinate one. Required for any fence permit.

  2. 02

    Site plans

    Drawn to scale, showing fence location, height, materials, gates, setbacks, seawall edges and FEMA elevation where applicable.

  3. 03

    Permit coordination

    We submit to Lighthouse Point, respond to comments and chase approvals — you never log into a portal.

  4. 04

    HOA approvals

    Architectural-review packages with color, material and elevation samples your board can sign off on.

  5. 05

    FEMA & waterfront review

    Floor elevations, seawall transparency and canal visibility verified before submission so the project clears review.

  6. 06

    Inspection & closeout

    We meet the inspector on-site, walk the install, close out the permit and send you the final paperwork.

Good to know

Lighthouse Point fence questions.

Straight answers to what Lighthouse Point homeowners ask us before every project. Still wondering something? Just call — we're happy to talk it through.

How tall can a fence be in Lighthouse Point?

Front yards top out at 5′, side and rear yards at 6′. FEMA-required floor elevations can allow proportional fence-height increases — every 12″ above the first 18″ threshold adds 6″ of fence.

Can I install a fence along a canal?

Yes, but the type and height are restricted to preserve canal visibility. Solid fence is limited to 3′; chain link and picket are limited to 4′.

What are the seawall fence rules?

Seawall fences must be approximately 90% see-through and capped at 4′ above the seawall. Aluminum picket and open chain link are the common compliant types.

Can I install a fence on a dock?

Dock fencing follows the seawall rules — high transparency, 4′ max — because visibility along the canal still has to be preserved.

Why are waterfront fences shorter?

Lighthouse Point treats canals as part of the public view shed. Solid walls along the water would block neighbors' views and create navigation hazards, so the city's rules favor open-style, lower-height fencing on canal frontage.

What is the 25-foot corner visibility rule?

The corner visibility area extends 25′ in each direction from an intersection. No fence, wall or hedge inside that triangle may obstruct driver sightlines — so low landscaping and open-style fencing are the answer there.

Why does FEMA affect fence height?

When a code-required FEMA floor elevation raises the house above prior grade, the standard fence height would no longer relate properly to the new grade. The city allows a proportional fence-height increase — every 12″ beyond the first 18″ bumps the fence by 6″.

Do I need a survey?

Yes. A recent survey is required to pull a fence permit. It establishes property lines, easements, seawall edges, FEMA elevations and existing improvements — all of which Lighthouse Point reviews before approving a new fence.

What are the pool barrier requirements?

Florida pool barriers must be at least 48″ high with no openings a 4″ sphere can pass through, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed out of small-child reach. Gate swing direction and hardware placement are inspected every time.

How long does permitting take?

It varies with Lighthouse Point's queue, HOA review windows, FEMA documentation and whether the project needs revisions. Nikki gives you a realistic window up front and keeps you posted at each step rather than promising a date we can't hit.

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