City of Oldsmar fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oldsmar? Yes. The City of Oldsmar requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 1/2 ft beyond the front building line across the principal front yard source
- Corner lots
- Up to 6 ft along the secondary front of a corner lot; nothing within 15 ft of the intersection of right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- Not within 2 ft of the back of a public sidewalk. Fences in an easement or right-of-way need the Public Works Director's approval; in drainage or utility easements leave gates/openings for access and at least 2 ft from water, sewer and other utility structures. source
- Good side faces
- Smooth, finished surface faces outward, away from the fenced area. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 813-749-1124
Still being confirmed with Oldsmar: How do homeowners submit a fence permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oldsmar
- Call the City of Oldsmar (813-749-1124) for the permit application and whether to file with the City or Pinellas County.
- Get the permit before building.
- Keep front-yard fences at 3 1/2 ft or less and at least 2 ft from public sidewalks.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
City of Oldsmar permits
City of Oldsmar
- Phone
- 813-749-1124
- Address
- City Hall, 100 State Street W, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Contact from pinellas.gov — building departments in pinellas county
Other rules to know
- Any residential fence over 6 ft needs Board of Adjustment approval after a public hearing.
- Building permits for Oldsmar 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 Oldsmar, FL?
Yes. The City of Oldsmar requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Oldsmar?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 1/2 ft beyond the front building line across the principal front yard. Corner lots: Up to 6 ft along the secondary front of a corner lot; nothing within 15 ft of the intersection of right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Oldsmar?
Not within 2 ft of the back of a public sidewalk. Fences in an easement or right-of-way need the Public Works Director's approval; in drainage or utility easements leave gates/openings for access and at least 2 ft from water, sewer and other utility structures.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Oldsmar?
Smooth, finished surface faces outward, away from the fenced area.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oldsmar?
Call the City of Oldsmar (813-749-1124) for the permit application and whether to file with the City or Pinellas County. Get the permit before building. Keep front-yard fences at 3 1/2 ft or less and at least 2 ft from public sidewalks. 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 Oldsmar (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oldsmar?
City of Oldsmar permits, City of Oldsmar. Phone 813-749-1124.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oldsmar's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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