City of Indian Rocks Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Indian Rocks Beach? Yes. The City of Indian Rocks Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (Intracoastal lots: within 15 ft of the rear line, 4 ft if at least 50% open, 3 ft if less); hedges 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft if at least 50% open, 3 ft if less open (Gulf-front lots: 4 ft only if at least 75% open); front hedges 3 ft source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 24 in within the intersection visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Entirely on the owner's property (the City does not establish property lines). Along alleys 10 ft wide or less used by vehicles, no fence within 3 ft of the right-of-way line. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the public right-of-way or adjoining property; posts and stringers face inward. source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, spikes or other hazardous items; electrified fences; barbed wire; chicken wire, hog wire and similar fences. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-595-2517
Still being confirmed with Indian Rocks Beach: How do homeowners submit a fence permit (City office or Pinellas County portal), and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Indian Rocks Beach
- Call the City's Planning, Zoning and Permitting Department (727-595-2517) for the fence application and whether it goes through Pinellas County.
- Prepare a site plan showing structures, easements and the fence location, height and material.
- Get the permit before installing.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Planning, Zoning and Permitting Department
City of Indian Rocks Beach
- Phone
- 727-595-2517
- Address
- Planning, Zoning and Permitting, 1507 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
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What to submit
- Permit application with a site plan showing structures, easements, fence location, height and material
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from grade to the top of the fence (up to 3 in leeway for grade changes; decorative caps on columns may be 18 in higher).
- Replacing a fence or repairs over 50% of its value also need a building permit.
- Hedges do not need a permit but must meet the height limits.
- Allowed materials: masonry, stone, manufactured wood, chain link, PVC, aluminum or others approved by the City Manager.
- Building permits for the City are handled by Pinellas County.
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 Indian Rocks Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Indian Rocks Beach requires a permit before you build a fence. Hedges do not need a permit but must meet the height limits.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Indian Rocks Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (Intracoastal lots: within 15 ft of the rear line, 4 ft if at least 50% open, 3 ft if less); hedges 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft if at least 50% open, 3 ft if less open (Gulf-front lots: 4 ft only if at least 75% open); front hedges 3 ft. Corner lots: Nothing over 24 in within the intersection visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Indian Rocks Beach?
Entirely on the owner's property (the City does not establish property lines). Along alleys 10 ft wide or less used by vehicles, no fence within 3 ft of the right-of-way line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Indian Rocks Beach?
Finished side faces the public right-of-way or adjoining property; posts and stringers face inward.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Indian Rocks Beach?
Call the City's Planning, Zoning and Permitting Department (727-595-2517) for the fence application and whether it goes through Pinellas County. Prepare a site plan showing structures, easements and the fence location, height and material. Get the permit before installing. 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 Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach?
Planning, Zoning and Permitting Department, City of Indian Rocks Beach. Phone 727-595-2517.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Indian Rocks Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code Chapter 110, Article IV, Division 5 Fences (Secs. 110-281 to 110-294)
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