City of Gulfport fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Gulfport? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Gulfport before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Corner lots
- Corner lots: no obstruction between 2 ft and 8 ft above the road within the triangle formed by the front street line and a point 25 ft from the intersection; same within 10 ft of a driveway or alley edge source
- How to apply
- Call 727-893-1024
Still being confirmed with Gulfport: Does a residential fence need a City permit, and what are the front, side and rear height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Gulfport
- Call Gulfport Community Development (727-893-1024) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what height limits apply.
- Keep corner-lot fences out of the 25 ft sight triangle (nothing between 2 ft and 8 ft).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
City of Gulfport Building Department
- Phone
- 727-893-1024
- Address
- Community Development, 5330 23rd Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Contact from pinellas.gov — building departments in pinellas county
Other rules to know
- The City handles its own building permits (Community Development).
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 Gulfport, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Gulfport before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Gulfport?
Call Gulfport Community Development (727-893-1024) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what height limits apply. Keep corner-lot fences out of the 25 ft sight triangle (nothing between 2 ft and 8 ft). 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 Gulfport (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Gulfport?
Community Development, City of Gulfport Building Department. Phone 727-893-1024.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Gulfport's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 22-6.01(f) Visibility at intersections
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