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Pompano Beach Zoning Change: Fence Height Measurement Rules

Original title: P.H. 2026-19: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 155, “ZONING CODE,” OF THE POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 155.5302., “FENCES AND WALLS” TO MODIFY FENCE HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: N/A) FIRST READING: DECEMBER 9, 2025

Record date · January 13, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Pompano Beach City Commission has passed an ordinance to update how fence and wall heights are measured under the city's . This change modifies the technical standards for property enclosures within the city.

Why it matters

Property owners in Pompano Beach will be subject to new measurement standards for fence and wall heights, which may affect future permit applications and compliance requirements.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in Pompano Beach

Property owners must adhere to the updated measurement standards for fences and walls when seeking permits or ensuring code compliance.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Section 155.5302 of the Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances regarding 'Fences and Walls'.
The primary change involves modifying the methodology used to measure fence and wall heights.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the code remains valid if any part of this amendment is found unenforceable.
The ordinance was introduced on November 26, 2025.

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The first reading of the ordinance occurred on December 9, 2025.
The ordinance has been officially passed by the City Commission.
The city reports no fiscal impact (N/A) associated with this zoning amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this change affect my existing fence?

The document does not specify retroactive requirements for existing fences, but it updates the measurement standards for the city's .

Will this ordinance cost the city money to implement?

No, the document explicitly states the fiscal impact is N/A (not applicable).

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Technical Zoning Update

The city is refining its technical definitions for property improvements, specifically regarding how height is calculated for boundary structures.

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City of Pompano Beach, City Commission

locationCity of Pompano Beach“The municipality enacting the zoning ordinance.”Map →

OrganizationCity Commission“The governing body that passed the ordinance.”Map →

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