"What color can my fence be?" is a real question in Palm Coast, because the city's code answers it. Wood and vinyl fences have to meet the city's color standards, and metal fences come in a short list of colors.
The color rules
| Fence | What's allowed |
|---|---|
| Wood and vinyl | Colors meeting Section 13.02.06.B.1, or stained/finished in an approved color |
| White and light pastels | Light reflectance value (LRV) of 80 or greater |
| Earth tones | LRV of 25 or greater |
| Metal | Black or bronze; aluminum may also be white |
| Treated lumber | May be left unfinished |
Prohibited: fluorescent colors, shades of purple, fuchsia, magenta, orange that doesn't meet the pastel accent rule, and anything loud, clashing or garish. LRV numbers are printed on most paint and stain swatches.
Finished side out
The finished side of the fence faces the outside of the property. Posts and rails go on your side.
Landscaping requirement
Where a fence abuts a street side, a saltwater canal or a golf course, the city requires landscaping in front of it: plants 3 feet on center, 3-gallon size. Open-style fences such as chain link are exempt.
Trees
If trees come out for the fence, the city asks for one tree per 2,500 square feet (or major fraction) to be replanted or kept.
HOAs
Many Palm Coast neighborhoods have their own architectural rules, and the city says those may be stricter. Get HOA approval in writing before buying materials.
Sources
Checked November 10, 2026. The city's code and published prices change; always go by the linked source.