Chain link is the economical option for dog runs and back lot lines, and Palm Coast allows it with a few conditions.
The city's limits on chain link
- Not allowed in yards that front arterial or collector roads.
- No slats or screening attached to chain link.
- Metal fences must be black or bronze.
- Up to 6 feet in side and rear yards behind the front facade.
Because it's an open-style fence, chain link is exempt from the city's landscaping requirement along a street side, saltwater canal or golf course.
Price
Angi's national range is $8 to $40 per linear foot, the lowest starting point of the common materials.
Before digging
Florida law exempts a homeowner's own digging only to 10 inches. Posts go deeper, so request a Sunshine 811 locate two full business days or more before digging. The city also asks that fences sit at least three feet behind the PEP panel.
Sources
- City of Palm Coast: Fence regulations (Land Development Code 4.01.02 Fences and 9.02.02 Easements)
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
- Florida Statutes 556.108 (2025): Exemptions (one-call notice)
- Sunshine 811: Homeowner FAQ
Checked November 10, 2026. The city's code and published prices change; always go by the linked source.