Do I need a permit to install a fence in Greenacres?
Yes. Fences in Greenacres are permitted under the City's own Development & Neighborhood Services / Building Division at 5800 Melaleuca Lane, and are governed by Greenacres Code, Chapter 16, Article IV. Fence height is set by location on the lot: within the front setback (typically 25 feet from the front property line) a solid wood or masonry fence tops out at 3 feet and an open fence such as chain link at 4 feet, with more height allowed in the side and rear yard. Corner lots must keep a clear visibility triangle. We pull the City permit and build to the code's height and setback rules rather than guess.
Is Greenacres in the Wind-Borne Debris Region, and does that affect a fence?
Yes, Greenacres sits inside the Wind-Borne Debris Region, though being a few miles inland puts it in a lower wind-exposure category than the coast, generally in the 140-150 mph design-speed range rather than the 160-170 mph seen closer to the Intracoastal. Fencing isn't impact-glazed like a window, but post spacing, footing depth and gate hardware still have to carry that wind load, and we size them to your address rather than a one-size answer.
Do I need HOA approval for a fence in Cresthaven, Lucerne Lakes or Covered Bridge?
In many of Greenacres' condo, villa and townhome communities — Covered Bridge and Palm Beach Villas among them — yes, an HOA or condo board typically has to approve fence material, height and placement before the City will permit it. Single-family sections like Cresthaven and Lucerne Lakes vary block by block. We confirm what your specific community requires before we schedule the crew.
What if my Greenacres property has a pool?
Florida's residential pool-barrier law and Greenacres' own code both require a pool enclosure at least 4 feet tall with a self-closing, self-latching gate that swings away from the pool. Powder-coated aluminum is the usual choice in Greenacres — it clears code, holds up to South Florida humidity, and keeps sightlines open. We build and permit it to pass inspection the first time.
What Greenacres communities do you serve?
All of them — Cresthaven, Lucerne Lakes, Lucerne Park, Sherwood Lakes, Springhill, Covered Bridge, Palm Beach Villas, and the newer Royal Palm Estates and Pawleys Plantation areas near the city's western edge. Greenacres sits a direct, short run from our Loxahatchee shop along Lake Worth Road and Jog Road.
Are you licensed to install fencing in Greenacres?
Yes. Bell Engineering and Construction Corporation holds Florida Certified General Contractor license CGC1528750 — a state certification, meaning we may contract in any Florida county without additional local licensure — is fully insured, is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (#NAT-F122701-2), and is BBB A+ accredited. We also hold a Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt; Greenacres sits inside that county, though we don't hold a city-specific receipt there yet.
