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Lantana · Palm Beach County

What are the deck setback and railing rules in Lantana?

20 ftfrom the high water line or seawall on Lake Worth lots (aboveground structures)

Lantana sets a 20 ft setback from the high water line or the existing seawall, whichever is greater, for aboveground structures on Lake Worth lots. A patio or deck with less than 8 inches of vertical relief above the surrounding grade is not 'aboveground' for that rule, and patios are left out of lot coverage unless screened.

Source: Town of Lantana Code Ch. 23 Secs. 23-81, 23-93 (Supp. 75); Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Ed. (2023) R312.1.1-R312.1.3 (ICC Digital Codes) · Verified 2026-10

The detail

Lake Worth lots20 ft from the high water line or existing seawall, whichever is greater, plus 3 ft per story above two stories; applies only to aboveground structures. A structure with vertical relief under 8 inches above the prevailing grade (average ground within 24 inches) is not aboveground for this setback but still meets the district's other setbacks. Code Sec. 23-81(b).
Fences on the waterWalls, fences and hedges max 4 ft for at least 30 ft upland of the high water mark, seawall or bulkhead (open mesh to 6 ft). Sec. 23-81.
Lot coverageCounts all above-grade roofed structures and all pools, but excludes patio areas unless a screen enclosure is provided; R1 maximum 40%. Secs. 23-81(l), 23-93.
Accessory usesMust sit in the side or rear yard at least 6 ft from the principal building. Sec. 23-81(c).
Front yard pavingDriveways, walkways and patios may cover no more than 50% of the R1 required front yard; Turf-block or similar pervious pavers do not count as hard-surfaced. Sec. 23-93.
Through lotsOn double-frontage lots the required front yard applies on each street. Sec. 23-81(d).
UpkeepLandscaping along waterfront fences must be neatly maintained, trimmed and kept healthy. Sec. 23-81.
Guards (state rule)Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Sec. R312.1.1-R312.1.3: a guard is required on open sides of a walking surface located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below at any point within 24 inches of the open edge; it must be at least 36 inches high; openings must not let a 4-inch sphere pass. No local guard amendment was found in this town's code.

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