Sun City Center Homeowners Face Mandates to Remove Approved Backyard Fences
In Sun City Center, homeowners are being ordered by their Community Development District (CDD) to remove backyard fences that were previously approved by their Homeowners' Association (HOA). The CDD states the fences are blocking access to drainage easements required for…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, November 4, 2026 —
Residents of Sun City Center are encountering a new challenge regarding their backyard fences. The Community Development District (CDD) has issued orders for homeowners to remove fences that had previously received approval from their respective Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs).
The CDD has cited concerns that these fences are obstructing access to vital drainage easements. These easements are crucial for the ongoing maintenance of stormwater ponds within the community. Without clear access, the CDD states that essential maintenance activities cannot be performed effectively.
The directive places the financial and logistical burden of fence removal or relocation squarely on the homeowners. The cost associated with dismantling existing structures or moving them to a compliant location will be borne by the property owners.
The specifics regarding the number of affected properties, the exact timeline for removal, and the precise nature of the previously granted HOA approvals were not detailed in the information provided. Homeowners are now navigating the process of complying with the CDD’s mandate, which involves the removal of structures that were once considered acceptable by their HOAs.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Walser on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
