City of Treasure Island fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Treasure Island? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Treasure Island 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
- 7 ft (non-waterfront); waterfront yards: 3 ft solid or 4 ft open source
- Front (street) yard
- Street side yard: 3 ft solid or 4 ft open (hedges 4 ft); front-yard hedges beyond the front setback 30 in source
- Corner lots
- Street side yard rules apply; visibility triangle requirements source
- Distance from lot line
- Completely within your property lines; never in a dedicated right-of-way; must meet visibility triangle rules. source
- Good side faces
- Equal architectural treatment on both sides; the side facing neighbors or streets must be finished. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in street side yards. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-547-4575 x230
Still being confirmed with Treasure Island: Does a residential fence need a City building permit, and what is the front-yard height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Treasure Island
- Call the Treasure Island Building Department (727-547-4575 x230) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Keep street-side and waterfront fences at 3 ft solid or 4 ft open; side and rear up to 7 ft.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Treasure Island
- Phone
- 727-547-4575 x230
- Address
- Building Department, 10451 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Contact from pinellas.gov — building departments in pinellas county
Other rules to know
- Retaining walls in waterfront yards max 30 in.
- Height is measured from the lower of the two adjacent grades.
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 Treasure Island, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Treasure Island before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Treasure Island?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft (non-waterfront); waterfront yards: 3 ft solid or 4 ft open. Front (street) yard: Street side yard: 3 ft solid or 4 ft open (hedges 4 ft); front-yard hedges beyond the front setback 30 in. Corner lots: Street side yard rules apply; visibility triangle requirements.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Treasure Island?
Completely within your property lines; never in a dedicated right-of-way; must meet visibility triangle rules.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Treasure Island?
Equal architectural treatment on both sides; the side facing neighbors or streets must be finished.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Treasure Island?
Call the Treasure Island Building Department (727-547-4575 x230) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. Keep street-side and waterfront fences at 3 ft solid or 4 ft open; side and rear up to 7 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 Treasure Island (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Treasure Island?
Building Department, City of Treasure Island. Phone 727-547-4575 x230.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Treasure Island's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code Sec. 68-458 Garden walls, retaining walls, fences and hedges
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