How tall can my fence be in Clearwater, FL?

Up to 6' in the rear yard, 4' in front of the building line.

How much does a Clearwater, FL fence permit cost?

We have Clearwater, FL's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.

What does a fence plot plan need to show?

Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.

Can I draw my plot plan myself?

Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.

Clearwater, FL fence permit site plan

Plan your fence on a satellite map of your Clearwater, FL property and get a permit-ready PDF in 2 minutes. Free, no sign-up.

If Clearwater's form asks for a site plan and this page says plot plan, they are the same drawing for a fence application: a to-scale overhead view of your lot with the property lines, the existing structures and the proposed fence dimensioned on it. A surveyed site plan is the one genuinely different document, and only a licensed surveyor can seal one. What a fence permit site plan has to show.

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What you'll get for Clearwater, FL

✓ Satellite site plan — top-down map of your property with the fence drawn on it, every side dimensioned.
✓ Fence elevation — side view showing height, panel count, and gates.
✓ Real lot lines — pulled from county GIS so your fence sits on the actual property boundary.
○ Filled Clearwater, FL permit form — pending. Until then you get the universal plot plan + a checklist of what to handwrite on the city's form.
✓ Clearwater, FL ordinance check — height limits, setbacks, and neighbor-consent rules specific to Clearwater, FL.

Clearwater, FL fence rules

Max height (rear yard): 6'
Max height (front of building line): 4'

Clearwater's height limits do not apply to chainlink. Chainlink is not permitted in front of the principal structure, and side or rear chainlink may not exceed 48 inches — or 6' if clad in green or black vinyl.
On waterfront lots, a fence within 20' of the property line adjacent to the water, or within the required setback, whichever is greater, must be non-opaque and cannot exceed 4' in height.
At street or driveway intersections, no structure or landscaping may obstruct views between 30 inches and 8' above grade within the sight visibility triangle, unless the City Engineer approves otherwise.
Corrugated and sheet metal fences are prohibited, as are electric or other potentially injurious, hazardous or noxious materials or techniques. Chainlink may not have exposed points, wires or prongs on top.
No fence or wall may be located in a public right-of-way, right-of-way easement or drainage easement, or enclose a water meter box or manhole, unless the City Engineer specifically authorizes it. The code sets no numeric setback distance from the right-of-way.
A swimming pool may be enclosed with a 4'-high fence or wall.

Do you need a permit? Yes, for every fence. Clearwater's Do I Need a Permit checklist names fences directly in its list of work that requires one, alongside pools and pool cages, tree removal, signs, docks and sheds. Nothing in that list turns on how tall the fence is or what it costs. A homeowner doing the work themselves files the printable Fence and Wall Permit Application on paper at Planning and Development, because the city's online permitting system is open to licensed contractors only. (source)

Source: https://library.municode.com/fl/clearwater/codes/community_development_code?nodeId=PTICODECO_ART3DEST_DIV8FEWA

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Do I need a permit to build a fence in Clearwater, FL?: Yes, for every fence. Clearwater's Do I Need a Permit checklist names fences directly in its list of work that requires one, alongside pools and pool cages, tree removal, signs, docks and sheds. Nothing in that list turns on how tall the fence is or what it costs. A homeowner doing the work themselves files the printable Fence and Wall Permit Application on paper at Planning and Development, because the city's online permitting system is open to licensed contractors only.
How tall can my fence be in Clearwater, FL?: Up to 6' in the rear yard, 4' in front of the building line.
How much does a Clearwater, FL fence permit cost?: We have Clearwater, FL's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.
What does a fence plot plan need to show?: Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.
Can I draw my plot plan myself?: Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.

Not sure what Clearwater means by “site plan”? See the nine things a plan reviewer checks — the same list whatever city you are applying in.

Do I need a survey?·Free template — which kind?·Do I need a permit?·Why permits get rejected

Fence Plotter is informational only. Always confirm specific requirements with the Clearwater, FL building department before submitting.

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