City of Belleair Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Belleair Beach? Yes. The City of Belleair Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Belleair Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $40 City pre-permit application fee (Pinellas County permit fees may also apply) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (hedges 8 ft); waterfront: 4 ft within 12 ft of the seawall and along the seawall source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence or wall in the required front setback (hedges there max 3 ft) source
- Corner lots
- No separate corner rule; lots on Causeway or Gulf Boulevard may have 6 ft fences or walls along those roads. Double-frontage lots: the addressed side is the front. source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in the required front setback; not in any easement or right-of-way recorded for ingress/egress. Earth berms are not permitted. source
- Good side faces
- Finished surface faces the street and adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, corrugated metal, sheet aluminum or similar materials on residential property. source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Belleair Beach
Steps based on cityofbelleairbeach.com — permitting forms
- Complete the City's pre-permit application and pay the $40 fee - email it to [email protected] or bring it to City Hall (444 Causeway Blvd., 9 am-3:30 pm).
- Follow the City's direction for the Pinellas County building permit and inspections.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $40 City pre-permit fee
- Inspections
- By Pinellas County under contract
Who to contact
City Permits
City of Belleair Beach
- Phone
- 727-595-4646
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 9:00 am-3:30 pm
- Address
- City Hall, 444 Causeway Blvd., Belleair Beach, FL 33786
Contact from cityofbelleairbeach.com — permitting forms
What to submit
- City pre-permit application
Other rules to know
- The City contracts with Pinellas County for permitting and inspections (Pinellas County Building: 727-464-3888).
- Height is measured from grade at any point on either side, including any retaining wall underneath.
- Every fence or wall needs at least one gate or opening to reach the front yard.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Belleair Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Belleair Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Belleair Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (hedges 8 ft); waterfront: 4 ft within 12 ft of the seawall and along the seawall. Front (street) yard: No fence or wall in the required front setback (hedges there max 3 ft). Corner lots: No separate corner rule; lots on Causeway or Gulf Boulevard may have 6 ft fences or walls along those roads. Double-frontage lots: the addressed side is the front..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Belleair Beach?
Not in the required front setback; not in any easement or right-of-way recorded for ingress/egress. Earth berms are not permitted.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Belleair Beach?
Finished surface faces the street and adjacent property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Belleair Beach?
$40 City pre-permit application fee (Pinellas County permit fees may also apply).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Belleair Beach?
Complete the City's pre-permit application and pay the $40 fee - email it to [email protected] or bring it to City Hall (444 Causeway Blvd., 9 am-3:30 pm). Follow the City's direction for the Pinellas County building permit and inspections. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Belleair Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Belleair Beach?
City Permits, City of Belleair Beach. Phone 727-595-4646, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Belleair Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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