Town of Belleair Shore fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Belleair Shore? Yes. The Town of Belleair Shore 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 Town of Belleair Shore (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $500 Town pre-permit certification (paid before submitting to SAFEbuilt); building permit fees extra source
- Side and rear yards
- 4 ft within 50 ft of the seawall line (Gulf side) source
- Front (street) yard
- Front walls 6 ft (columns up to 8 ft, measured from the sidewalk) source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Belleair Shore
Steps based on belleairshore.com — BS PRE PERMIT APPLICATION 2
- Complete the Town Pre-Permit Application and pay the $500 pre-permit certification to the Town.
- Submit the signed application with scaled plans and survey to SAFEbuilt (17985 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores) for the building permit.
- Contractor schedules inspections with the building department.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $500 Town pre-permit certification before submission to SAFEbuilt
- Review time
- Town approval signed by a SAFEbuilt representative
- Inspections
- Scheduled by the contractor
- Permit good for
- Town pre-permit approval expires six months from signing if work has not started
Who to contact
Town Clerk
Town of Belleair Shore
- Phone
- 727-593-9296
- [email protected]
- Address
- SAFEbuilt, 17985 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores, FL
Contact from belleairshore.com — BS PRE PERMIT APPLICATION 2
What to submit
- Town Pre-Permit Application (fence box checked), signed
- Plans or drawings to scale and a survey
- Sub-contractor details (all must be insured with the Town)
Other rules to know
- Front columns: max 108 in circumference, no more than eight per platted lot.
- Hedges west of the 50 ft Gulf construction setback line max 4 ft.
- Town approval expires six months after signing if work has not started.
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 Town of Belleair Shore, FL?
Yes. The Town of Belleair Shore requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Belleair Shore?
Side and rear yards: 4 ft within 50 ft of the seawall line (Gulf side). Front (street) yard: Front walls 6 ft (columns up to 8 ft, measured from the sidewalk).
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Belleair Shore?
$500 Town pre-permit certification (paid before submitting to SAFEbuilt); building permit fees extra.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Belleair Shore?
Complete the Town Pre-Permit Application and pay the $500 pre-permit certification to the Town. Submit the signed application with scaled plans and survey to SAFEbuilt (17985 Gulf Blvd., Redington Shores) for the building permit. Contractor schedules inspections with the building department. 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 Town of Belleair Shore (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Belleair Shore?
Town Clerk, Town of Belleair Shore. Phone 727-593-9296, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Belleair Shore's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 46-132 Fences and walls; Sec. 46-133 Hedges
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