City of Pinellas Park fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pinellas Park? No. The City of Pinellas Park does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Pinellas Park's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (RE and most residential districts; 6 ft in F Farm) source
- Corner lots
- Secondary front yard: 6 ft in most residential districts (4 ft in RE); visibility triangle rules apply at driveways and intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- May sit on the lot line, but no part (including footers) may cross onto the neighbor's property or right-of-way. Not in a City, State or County right-of-way without a Minor Easement agreement; not in utility or drainage easements without Public Works approval. Fences along rear alleys, rights-of-way or unenclosed easements need a maintenance gate. source
- Good side faces
- Fences facing public rights-of-way: smooth (finished) side out, posts and supports inside. source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, spikes, nails, razor wire, barbed wire; chain link with any privacy inserts or slats; electrified fences except in F and RE districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-369-5647 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Pinellas Park
- Check your zoning district's height limits (most residential: 4 ft front, 6 ft side, rear and secondary front).
- Single-family or duplex within the limits: no permit needed. Taller fences, pool barriers or other property types: get a permit from the Building Development Division (727-369-5647).
- Fence in a right-of-way or easement? Get the Minor Easement agreement or Public Works approval first.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Development Division
City of Pinellas Park
- Phone
- 727-369-5647
- Address
- Building Development Division, 6051 78th Avenue N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Contact from pinellas.gov — building departments in pinellas county
Other rules to know
- No permit is needed for a fence or wall at a single-family detached or duplex home if it meets the height table; pool enclosures always need a permit, and other property types need a permit.
- The City Manager may allow up to 3 ft more in secondary front, side and rear yards where grades differ substantially.
- Posts or columns may exceed the limit by 1 ft if at least 6 ft apart.
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 Pinellas Park, FL?
No. The City of Pinellas Park does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. No permit is needed for a fence or wall at a single-family detached or duplex home if it meets the height table; pool enclosures always need a permit, and other property types need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Pinellas Park?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (RE and most residential districts; 6 ft in F Farm). Corner lots: Secondary front yard: 6 ft in most residential districts (4 ft in RE); visibility triangle rules apply at driveways and intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Pinellas Park?
May sit on the lot line, but no part (including footers) may cross onto the neighbor's property or right-of-way. Not in a City, State or County right-of-way without a Minor Easement agreement; not in utility or drainage easements without Public Works approval. Fences along rear alleys, rights-of-way or unenclosed easements need a maintenance gate.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Pinellas Park?
Fences facing public rights-of-way: smooth (finished) side out, posts and supports inside.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Pinellas Park?
Building Development Division, City of Pinellas Park. Phone 727-369-5647.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Pinellas Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 18-1530.10 Fences and walls (Table 18-1530-1)
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