Town of Belleair fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Belleair? Yes. The Town of Belleair 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 (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 (10 ft along the Pinellas Trail; 48 in within 10 ft of the mean high-water line or seawall) source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in the front yard setback (or the primary front yard setback of a corner lot) source
- Corner lots
- Allowed in the secondary front yard setback with a hedge on the outside; nothing in the clear visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Side, rear and secondary front yard setbacks only; set back far enough from the line to plant and maintain any required hedge. Fences in a front or secondary front setback need an exterior hedge (3-gallon plants, max 2 ft apart, irrigated) covering more than 85% within two years. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side out. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified, barbed wire and razor wire fences; broken glass or anything designed to cause injury; chain link with canvas/mesh backing (except temporary construction); chain link along a primary or secondary front yard setback. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Belleair
Steps based on townofbelleair.com — Fences Permit Checklist
- Mark the fence size, height and location on your survey and list the materials (and any hedge plants).
- Apply through the Town's online permit portal (iWorQ) or email the Building Department ([email protected]).
- After installation, call for the final building inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Final building inspection
Who to contact
Building Department
Town of Belleair Building Department
- Phone
- 727-588-1477
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Belleair, FL 33756
Contact from townofbelleair.com — buildingpermits
What to submit
- Survey clearly marked with the fence size, height and location
- Materials to be used
- Vegetation to be used, if applicable
Other rules to know
- Allowed materials: wood, masonry, composite, vinyl, metal or wire, one material type per fence unless approved.
- Chain link must be black vinyl-coated with a top rail and exterior hedge screening.
- Height is measured from grade to the average top, including any berm built with the fence.
- Old fence sections must be removed when replaced.
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, FL?
Yes. The Town of Belleair requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Belleair?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (10 ft along the Pinellas Trail; 48 in within 10 ft of the mean high-water line or seawall). Front (street) yard: Not allowed in the front yard setback (or the primary front yard setback of a corner lot). Corner lots: Allowed in the secondary front yard setback with a hedge on the outside; nothing in the clear visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Belleair?
Side, rear and secondary front yard setbacks only; set back far enough from the line to plant and maintain any required hedge. Fences in a front or secondary front setback need an exterior hedge (3-gallon plants, max 2 ft apart, irrigated) covering more than 85% within two years.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Belleair?
Finished side out.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Belleair?
Mark the fence size, height and location on your survey and list the materials (and any hedge plants). Apply through the Town's online permit portal (iWorQ) or email the Building Department ([email protected]). After installation, call for the final building inspection. 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 (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?
Building Department, Town of Belleair Building Department. Phone 727-588-1477, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Belleair's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 74-287 Fences and walls
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