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Wilton Manors - Broward County

Wilton Manors
Fence Company

From canal-front homes and pool enclosures to fence replacements, custom gates and HOA projects — Power Fence helps Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors.

Wilton Manors has its own way of doing things — and most fence questions don't get answered by a generic checklist. Here's how the rules actually work, in plain English, with the dimensions that matter when we're planning your project.

01

Wilton Manors fence height rules

How tall a fence can be depends on where it sits on your lot — and what's next door.

Fence height often depends on where the fence is located and what neighboring property it borders.
  • Front yards — 4′ maximum
  • Side yards — 6′ maximum
  • Rear yards — 6′ maximum
  • Up to 8′ along interior residential property lines adjacent to commercial, industrial or mixed-use uses
Fig. 01 — Residential lot, top-down view
02

The 8-foot pavement rule

Fences along streets can't sit right at the property line — they have to give the pavement room.

Fence placement is not always determined by the property line alone.
  • Fences and walls must be at least 8 feet from the edge of pavement adjacent to a right-of-way.
  • This setback applies even when your property line is closer to the road.
Fig. 02 — Street setback, top-down view
03

Corner lot exception

Corner properties play by a different set of rules — and the right plan can recover usable yard.

Corner properties often have different rules than interior lots.
  • Side or rear street frontages may allow a 6′ fence with approval.
  • 3′ landscape buffer is required behind the fence along the street side.
  • Visibility requirements still apply at the corner itself.
Fig. 03 — Corner lot, top-down view
04

Double frontage lots

Some Wilton Manors properties front two streets — and effectively have two "front yards" to plan around.

Properties with two front yards often require additional planning.
  • One frontage may allow a 6′ fence with approval.
  • A 3′ landscape buffer is required along that street side.
Fig. 04 — Double frontage, top-down view
05

Canal & waterway properties

Canal-front lots are some of Wilton Manors' most distinctive — and have their own visibility rules.

Waterfront fence planning is different than inland fence planning.
  • Canal and waterway lots must maintain clear sight triangles along the waterway.
  • Solid fences may be limited or set back at the water's edge to preserve visibility.
Fig. 05 — Canal-front lot, top-down view
06

Finished side facing out

A small detail with big curb-appeal implications — and it's required by code.

Fence orientation matters.
  • The finished side must face outward — toward neighbors and rights-of-way.
  • If both sides are visible from a right-of-way, both sides must be finished.
Fig. 06 — Fence cross-section
07

Chain link restrictions

A common surprise for homeowners — new residential chain link is generally off the table in Wilton Manors.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that new residential chain link fences are generally prohibited.
  • New residential chain link — prohibited
  • Existing legal chain link — repairs allowed
  • Commercial / industrial — may be allowed
Fig. 07 — Chain link by property type
08

FEMA elevated properties

Wilton Manors homes raised for floodplain compliance get their own provisions — measured from finished grade, not original grade.

Elevation changes can affect allowable fence design.
  • 6′ fence above the highest finished grade may be allowed.
  • Adjacent properties may allow up to 8′ fence height under specific conditions.
  • Retaining walls + grade transitions are part of the fence plan.
Fig. 08 — Elevated property cross-section

The short version

Wilton Manors fence rules, at a glance.

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

4′Front yard
maximum
6′Side yard
maximum
6′Rear yard
maximum
8′Commercial
adjacency
8′Min from edge
of pavement
3′Corner lot
landscape buffer
3′Double frontage
landscape buffer
Not
AllowedNew residential
chain link
Faces OutFinished side toward neighbors & rights-of-way
Site TrianglesRequired on canal, corner & waterway lots

Rules can vary based on zoning, site conditions, easements, HOA requirements, and property-specific circumstances. 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 come out, measure, and walk the property — including canal-side and elevated conditions.

  2. 02 - Survey & Documentation

    We assemble what the city & HOA need: survey, site plan, materials, elevations.

  3. 03 - HOA & Permit Coordination

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

  4. 04 - Approval Complete

    Permits in hand, HOA letter on file, 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 Wilton Manors project — submitting plans to the city, working with HOAs on color and material approvals, coordinating surveys, 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.

Local knowledge makes a difference

Wilton Manors projects require local experience.

Most fence companies treat Wilton Manors like any other Broward zip code. It isn't. The mix of canal-front lots, established neighborhoods, pool properties, mature landscaping, fence replacements over existing improvements, and FEMA-elevated homes means the project plan has to match the site — not the other way around.

  • Canal-front & waterfront homes
  • Established neighborhoods
  • Pool-focused properties
  • Mature landscaping considerations
  • Fence replacement over existing improvements
  • FEMA elevation projects

Different lots, different plans

Wilton Manors is not one market.

Five property profiles we plan around most often. Each one comes with its own considerations long before we talk about materials.

01 - Waterfront

Canal-front properties

  • Waterway visibility & sight triangle considerations
  • Set-back & height limits at the seawall
  • Site planning around docks & bulkheads
02 - Established

Established neighborhoods

  • Mature landscaping & tree-root planning
  • Fence replacement projects
  • Working around existing improvements
03 - Pool

Pool properties

  • Florida pool barrier requirements
  • Self-closing, self-latching gate placement
  • Visibility & supervision sightlines
04 - Corner

Corner lots

  • Visibility & sight-triangle requirements
  • Side-street frontage planning
  • 3′ landscape buffer integration
05 - Elevation

Properties with elevation changes

  • FEMA finished-grade considerations
  • Retaining walls integrated with fence plan
  • Transition design between original & raised grade

Wilton Manors project spotlights

Recent jobs.

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

Canal-front
01 - Canal-front installation

Visibility-aware aluminum along the waterway

Challenge

Replace an aging wood fence on a canal-front lot without losing waterway visibility or running afoul of clear-site-triangle requirements.

Solution

Open-picket aluminum at the canal frontage, full-height privacy along the side yards, and survey-verified placement at the seawall.

Outcome

Permit issued in one pass. The homeowner kept their waterway view and the dog still has the whole yard to run.

Pool barrier
02 - Pool barrier project

Code-compliant pool enclosure on a tight lot

Challenge

Existing fence didn't meet current Florida pool barrier requirements; gates opened the wrong direction.

Solution

New 4′ aluminum enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates positioned for supervision sightlines from the kitchen.

Outcome

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

Replacement
03 - Fence replacement

Replacing 220′ of wood without losing mature landscaping

Challenge

A 30-year-old wood fence had failed, but the homeowner had mature hedges and a citrus tree planted right against the line.

Solution

Tear-out done by hand around root zones, new posts set with adjusted spacing, and panels staged to keep the hedge in place.

Outcome

Two-day install. Not a single hedge replaced.

Custom gate
04 - Custom gate

In-house welded aluminum driveway gate

Challenge

Homeowner wanted a custom design to match the home's mid-century 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.

Corner lot
05 - Corner lot

Recovering yard on a side-street frontage

Challenge

A 4′ side fence felt exposed to passing traffic on the side street.

Solution

Permit pulled for a 6′ fence under the corner-lot exception with a 3′ landscape buffer planted behind it.

Outcome

Privacy restored on the side yard. Visibility kept at the corner per code.

FEMA elevation
06 - FEMA elevation

Fencing a raised lot next to original-grade neighbors

Challenge

Home elevated for FEMA compliance; the grade change made a standard 6′ fence read very differently on each side.

Solution

6′ fence measured from finished grade on the homeowner side, integrated with the retaining wall, with the neighbor-facing side handled per code.

Outcome

Permit cleanly approved. Both properties got what they needed.

Fence solutions for Wilton Manors

Every material we install.

No "preferred" material here — the right answer depends on your lot, your budget, your HOA, and what you actually want the fence to do.

01

Vinyl Fencing

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Aluminum Fencing

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03

Wood Fencing

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04

Chain Link Fencing

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05

Pool Fencing

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06

Custom Gates

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Custom Welded Aluminum

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Permits & approvals

We help navigate the process.

Surveys, site plans, HOA approvals, inspection scheduling — handled. You're on the project, not the paperwork.

Nikki

Coordinator

Nikki handles every Wilton Manors 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 and setbacks.

  3. 03

    Permit coordination

    We submit to the city, 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

    Documentation

    Surveys, site plans, product specs, insurance certificates — assembled and submitted in one packet.

  6. 06

    Inspection scheduling

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

Good to know

Wilton Manors fence questions.

Straight answers to what Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors?

Front yards top out at 4′. Side and rear yards top out at 6′. In limited cases — interior property lines next to commercial, industrial or mixed-use uses — up to 8′ may be allowed. The exact answer depends on your lot.

Why must fences be 8 feet from pavement?

It's a right-of-way clearance rule — fences and walls along streets must sit at least 8′ back from the edge of pavement, even when your property line is closer. That keeps sightlines, drainage and maintenance access clear.

Can I install a fence on a corner lot?

Yes — corner lots have their own set of rules and sometimes their own exceptions. A 6′ fence along a side or rear street frontage may be allowed with a 3′ landscape buffer. Visibility at the corner itself still has to be preserved.

What is the 3-foot landscape buffer requirement?

When the city allows a taller fence (typically 6′) on a corner-lot side frontage or a double-frontage side, it requires 3′ of landscaping planted on the street side of the fence — softening the wall and keeping the streetscape from going hard-edge.

Can I install a fence on a canal-front property?

Yes, with planning. Canal and waterway lots have to maintain clear sight triangles, and solid fencing at the seawall is generally limited. We design canal-side fencing to keep the visibility the city wants while still securing the yard.

Are chain link fences allowed?

New residential chain link is generally prohibited in Wilton Manors. Existing legal chain link can be repaired. Commercial and industrial properties may still be eligible.

Why do I need a survey?

A recent survey is required to pull a fence permit. It establishes your property line, easements, setbacks and existing improvements — all things the city wants documented before they approve a new fence.

What are the pool barrier requirements?

Pool enclosures have to meet Florida pool barrier requirements: minimum height, gate self-closing and self-latching hardware, and openings sized to keep small children out. We design pool fences to that standard from day one.

How long does permitting take?

It varies with the city's queue, HOA review windows, and whether your 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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