City of St. Pete Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of St. Pete Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of St. Pete Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (waterfront yards: 4 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in required front yards (secondary front yards on corner lots count as front) source
- Corner lots
- Secondary front yard: 4 ft; nothing over 24 in within 20 ft of a street intersection or 10 ft of an alley or driveway source
- Distance from lot line
- No separate fence setback; visibility rule keeps anything over 24 in out of the 20 ft intersection and 10 ft alley/driveway areas (measured from the back of curb or pavement edge). source
- Not allowed
- Corrugated or sheet metal, scrap or offensive material; broken glass, spikes, barbs, nails and electrically charged wiring. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-367-2735
Still being confirmed with St. Pete Beach: Does a residential fence need a City building permit, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of St. Pete Beach
- Call the St. Pete Beach Building & Permitting office (727-367-2735) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep front and waterfront fences at 4 ft or less; side and rear up to 8 ft.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building & Permitting
City of St. Pete Beach
- Phone
- 727-367-2735
Contact from pinellas.gov — building departments in pinellas county
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from grade to the average top of the fence, including any berm built with it.
- All fences except chain link need upper and lower rails between posts.
- Fences may not block or divert drainage without City approval.
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 St. Pete Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of St. Pete Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of St. Pete Beach?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (waterfront yards: 4 ft). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in required front yards (secondary front yards on corner lots count as front). Corner lots: Secondary front yard: 4 ft; nothing over 24 in within 20 ft of a street intersection or 10 ft of an alley or driveway.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of St. Pete Beach?
No separate fence setback; visibility rule keeps anything over 24 in out of the 20 ft intersection and 10 ft alley/driveway areas (measured from the back of curb or pavement edge).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of St. Pete Beach?
Call the St. Pete Beach Building & Permitting office (727-367-2735) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Keep front and waterfront fences at 4 ft or less; side and rear up to 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 St. Pete 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 St. Pete Beach?
Building & Permitting, City of St. Pete Beach. Phone 727-367-2735.
Sources
Summarized from the City of St. Pete Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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