City of Tarpon Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tarpon Springs? Yes. The City of Tarpon Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Tarpon Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within the required front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- A fence may be placed in the street-facing yard that is not the principal front yard; visibility triangles of 30 ft at corners and 15 ft at driveways source
- Distance from lot line
- On your own property, never in the public right-of-way; visibility triangles 30 ft (corner lots) and 15 ft (driveways). source
- Good side faces
- Side facing or viewable from the right-of-way or an adjoining property is the finished side; posts and stringers face your property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrically charged fences; barbed wire except on security fences in agricultural, commercial and industrial districts. Chain link must be installed with pointed ends down. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-942-5617
Still being confirmed with Tarpon Springs: Can fence permits be filed online, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tarpon Springs
- Call Development Services (727-942-5617) for the fence permit application and how to submit.
- Get the building permit before installing or replacing the fence.
- Keep front-setback fences at 4 ft and others at 6 ft.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services Department
City of Tarpon Springs Building & Development
- Phone
- 727-942-5617
- Address
- Development Services, 324 East Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Other rules to know
- Replacing a fence also requires a building permit.
- Subdivision perimeter fences, walls or hedges may be up to 8 ft.
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 Tarpon Springs, FL?
Yes. The City of Tarpon Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Tarpon Springs?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within the required front yard setback. Corner lots: A fence may be placed in the street-facing yard that is not the principal front yard; visibility triangles of 30 ft at corners and 15 ft at driveways.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Tarpon Springs?
On your own property, never in the public right-of-way; visibility triangles 30 ft (corner lots) and 15 ft (driveways).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Tarpon Springs?
Side facing or viewable from the right-of-way or an adjoining property is the finished side; posts and stringers face your property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Tarpon Springs?
Call Development Services (727-942-5617) for the fence permit application and how to submit. Get the building permit before installing or replacing the fence. Keep front-setback fences at 4 ft and others at 6 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 Tarpon Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tarpon Springs?
Development Services Department, City of Tarpon Springs Building & Development. Phone 727-942-5617.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tarpon Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 36.03 Fences, walls and hedges
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