Pinellas County requires a building permit for most fences and walls under Chapter 138 Article X Division 4, with Building and Development Review Services confirming zoning compliance before installation begins.
Fences and walls in unincorporated Pinellas County are regulated through Chapter 138 (Zoning) Article X Division 4 and the Florida Building Code as adopted in Chapter 22. Building and Development Review Services (BDRS) issues fence permits to confirm compliance with the height, material, visibility, and setback rules in Sec. 138-3702 through 138-3706. Most residential fences require a permit, and pool barrier fences and walls supporting structural loads or exceeding height thresholds always need review. Application requires a site plan showing property lines, easements, and the proposed fence location. Permits are processed through the Accela Citizen Access portal. Homeowners' associations may impose stricter rules in addition to the county code.
Building without a required permit can trigger stop-work orders, after-the-fact permit fees, daily code enforcement fines, and required removal if the fence cannot be brought into compliance with Chapter 138 standards.
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