In central florida, residential lots for new construction homes often fall within specific ranges depending on the neighborhood's layout and local zoning regulations. Below are several common backyard dimensions common when getting a fence done. These measurements assume that fences go 10 feet beyond the back corners of the house towards the street and accounting for side yards totaling 12 feet of fence (6 feet per side). These are common measurements and will provide you with a guide for how much fence you may need based on your lot width and depth.
Common Backyard Dimensions:
These dimensions assume a rectangular lot and focus only on the backyard area:
1. Small Lots (Starter Homes or Townhome Neighborhoods)
- Lot Width: 40 feet (typical)
- Backyard Depth (from back of house): 30 feet
- Side Yard Extensions: 6 feet per side (total of 12 feet)
Fence Calculation:
- Length: 30 feet + 10 feet extension = 40 feet
- Width (including side yards): 40 feet + 12 feet = 52 feet
Total Fence Linear Feet:
- (40 ft length x 2) + (52 ft width x 2) = 184 feet
2. Medium-Sized Lots (Standard Family Home)
- Lot Width: 50 feet
- Backyard Depth (from back of house): 40 feet
- Side Yard Extensions: 6 feet per side (total of 12 feet)
Fence Calculation:
- Length: 40 feet + 10 feet extension = 50 feet
- Width (including side yards): 50 feet + 12 feet = 62 feet
Total Fence Linear Feet:
- (50 ft length x 2) + (62 ft width x 2) = 224 feet
3. Large Lots (Executive or Premium Homes)
- Lot Width: 60 feet
- Backyard Depth (from back of house): 50 feet
- Side Yard Extensions: 6 feet per side (total of 12 feet)
Fence Calculation:
- Length: 50 feet + 10 feet extension = 60 feet
- Width (including side yards): 60 feet + 12 feet = 72 feet
Total Fence Linear Feet:
- (60 ft length x 2) + (72 ft width x 2) = 264 feet
4. Extra-Large Lots (Estate Homes)
- Lot Width: 80 feet
- Backyard Depth (from back of house): 60 feet
- Side Yard Extensions: 6 feet per side (total of 12 feet)
Fence Calculation:
- Length: 60 feet + 10 feet extension = 70 feet
- Width (including side yards): 80 feet + 12 feet = 92 feet
Total Fence Linear Feet:
- (70 ft length x 2) + (92 ft width x 2) = 324 feet
Summary Table:
| Lot Size Type | Width (ft) | Backyard Depth (ft) | Fence Linear Feet (total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Lot | 40 | 30 | 184 feet |
| Medium Lot | 50 | 40 | 224 feet |
| Large Lot | 60 | 50 | 264 feet |
| Extra-Large Lot | 80 | 60 | 324 feet |
