Clearwater requires a building permit before installing any fence or wall, with applications processed online through the city ePermitting system before construction begins.
The Clearwater Community Development Code requires a building permit for fence and wall installation citywide. Owners are advised to consult Development Review Services in Planning and Development before signing a contractor agreement so the proposed location, height, and material are confirmed against zoning, easement, and visibility-triangle rules. Permits are submitted at epermit.myclearwater.com; contractors have been required to submit electronically since June 1, 2020. Plans must show property lines, fence height, materials, and gate locations. Pool barrier fences require additional review under Florida Building Code Chapter 45. Inspections are scheduled before final close-out so unpermitted or noncompliant fencing must be modified or removed.
Stop-work orders, permit penalty fees up to four times the original fee, and Code Compliance citations referred to a Special Magistrate for daily fines until removal or correction.
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