Wood is still the lowest-cost way to get a solid 6-foot fence, and Palm Coast's code is friendly to it: treated lumber can be left unfinished, as long as the parts in the ground are rot-resistant.
Styles
- Vertical board privacy, the standard backyard fence.
- Board-on-board, which stays solid as boards shrink.
- Horizontal slat, a modern look that needs closer post spacing.
- Picket, for lower, open fences.
The city's wood rules
- Treated lumber may stay unfinished; stained or painted wood must meet the city's color standards.
- Anything in contact with the ground has to be rot-resistant.
- The finished side faces out.
- Behind the front facade, up to 6 feet; decorative columns may rise 12 inches more.
Rain and posts
Palm Coast averages about 51.44 inches of rain a year, with September the wettest month. Ask which treatment rating the posts carry (ground contact, not above-ground) and how deep they're set.
Price
Angi's national range for wood is $10 to $45 per linear foot. See fence costs.
Sources
- City of Palm Coast: Fence regulations (Land Development Code 4.01.02 Fences and 9.02.02 Easements)
- Wikipedia: Palm Coast, Florida
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
Checked November 10, 2026. The city's code and published prices change; always go by the linked source.