Town of Indian Shores fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Indian Shores? Yes. The Town of Indian Shores 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 Indian Shores (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 on interior lots; Gulf/bay-front lots along the seawall, coastal construction control line or water line: 3 ft (4 ft open-style chain link with the top foot unobstructed) source
- Front (street) yard
- Lot lines on Gulf Boulevard: 4 ft (3 ft if it blocks the view of approaching traffic) source
- Corner lots
- Reduced as needed at street intersections for clear cross-visibility source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Indian Shores
Steps based on myindianshores.com — Apply For A Permit
- Prepare a sealed site drawing showing the fence location, design and materials.
- Fill out and notarize the Town's Permit Application.
- Upload it through the Town's online portal (CommunityCore) or bring it to the Building Department, 19305 Gulf Blvd., 2nd floor (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).
- Request inspections through the portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Town fee schedule
- Inspections
- Requested through the online portal; $30 reinspection fee
Who to contact
Building Department
Town of Indian Shores Building Department
- Phone
- 727-474-7786
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Address
- Building Department, 2nd floor, 19305 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Shores, FL 33785
Contact from myindianshores.com — Apply For A Permit
What to submit
- Signed and notarized permit application
- Sealed drawing (site plan/survey) showing the fence location relative to buildings on your lot and neighbors' lots, the coastal construction control line and Gulf Boulevard, plus design and materials
- Contractor license, insurance and workers' compensation (contractors)
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the natural ground contour.
- Pools and spas need a fence at least 4 ft high with self-closing, self-latching gates (latch at least 54 in up).
- Failed inspections carry a $30 reinspection fee.
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 Indian Shores, FL?
Yes. The Town of Indian Shores requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Indian Shores?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft on interior lots; Gulf/bay-front lots along the seawall, coastal construction control line or water line: 3 ft (4 ft open-style chain link with the top foot unobstructed). Front (street) yard: Lot lines on Gulf Boulevard: 4 ft (3 ft if it blocks the view of approaching traffic). Corner lots: Reduced as needed at street intersections for clear cross-visibility.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Indian Shores?
Prepare a sealed site drawing showing the fence location, design and materials. Fill out and notarize the Town's Permit Application. Upload it through the Town's online portal (CommunityCore) or bring it to the Building Department, 19305 Gulf Blvd., 2nd floor (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm). Request inspections through the portal. 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 Indian Shores (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Indian Shores?
Building Department, Town of Indian Shores Building Department. Phone 727-474-7786.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Indian Shores's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Secs. 110-396 to 110-399 Fences, walls and hedges
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