To verify if your property is in the city of Clearwater, visit the Pinellas County Property Appraiser website, enter the address in the Real Property box, and click search. In the search results under Parcel Summary, look under Current Tax District for Clearwater, CW, CWD, or CWDO, all of which indicate your property is located in the city of Clearwater.
If you are a licensed contractor performing the work, access the city's online permitting system system and register for an account or log in to complete the application process. For contractors only, if the contract price (including materials and labor) is greater than $5,000, you must file a Notice of Commencement. Only licensed contractors are presently able to use the city's online permitting system for fence applications.
This can typically be found among the purchase or mortgage documents. Mark the exact location of the fence on the survey and include information regarding height, length, and material to be used. For wood fences, the “good side” of the fence must face outward.
Additional landscaping may be required in some situations. For questions, contact the Planning & Development Department at (727) 562-4567 and ask to speak with a Development Review Planner. Two copies of the marked-up survey must accompany the application.
Complete the application submission online.
Bring the completed application along with two copies of the marked-up survey to the Planning & Development Department, located at 100 S Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756.
Staff will review the application, and if it is complete, a permit will be issued. The fence must be installed within six months.
In some cases, an inspection will be required as a condition of closing the permit.