City of South Pasadena fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of South Pasadena? Yes. The City of South Pasadena requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft as a residential/commercial buffer); waterfront: within 25 ft of the seawall, 3 ft (4 ft if visually open) source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in and no more than 50% opaque forward of the front building setback source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft allowed in the non-principal front yard of a corner lot; nothing that blocks intersection visibility source
- Distance from lot line
- Entirely within the property line; none in a street right-of-way or alley; not within 6 ft of a fire hydrant; may not enclose drainage easements, water meters or manholes without written approval. Fences in utility easements must be removed at the City's request. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the right-of-way or adjoining property, posts and stringers inside. source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, barbed wire, spikes, nails and other hazardous materials; electrically charged fences; dilapidated fences. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-343-4192
Still being confirmed with South Pasadena: How do homeowners submit the fence permit application, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of South Pasadena
- Call the City's building department (727-343-4192) for the permit application.
- Submit the application and site plan (and survey if requested) to the Building Official.
- Get the permit before installing, altering or moving the fence.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Building Official review
Who to contact
Building Department
City of South Pasadena Community Improvement
- Phone
- 727-343-4192
- Address
- Community Improvement, 6940 Hibiscus Avenue, South Pasadena, FL 33707
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What to submit
- Building permit application with a site plan
- Survey if required (the Building Official may waive it)
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from average ground level.
- Replacing a fence, or major repairs, also needs a permit.
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 South Pasadena, FL?
Yes. The City of South Pasadena requires a permit before you build a fence. Replacing a fence, or major repairs, also needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of South Pasadena?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft as a residential/commercial buffer); waterfront: within 25 ft of the seawall, 3 ft (4 ft if visually open). Front (street) yard: 36 in and no more than 50% opaque forward of the front building setback. Corner lots: 6 ft allowed in the non-principal front yard of a corner lot; nothing that blocks intersection visibility.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of South Pasadena?
Entirely within the property line; none in a street right-of-way or alley; not within 6 ft of a fire hydrant; may not enclose drainage easements, water meters or manholes without written approval. Fences in utility easements must be removed at the City's request.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of South Pasadena?
Finished side faces the right-of-way or adjoining property, posts and stringers inside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of South Pasadena?
Call the City's building department (727-343-4192) for the permit application. Submit the application and site plan (and survey if requested) to the Building Official. Get the permit before installing, altering or moving the fence. 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 South Pasadena (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of South Pasadena?
Building Department, City of South Pasadena Community Improvement. Phone 727-343-4192.
Sources
Summarized from the City of South Pasadena's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code Chapter 103 Fences (Secs. 103-4 to 103-6)
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