Fence Regulations in Decatur, AL (2026)
1 verified fence regulations for Decatur, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In the City of Decatur, Alabama, City Code § 25-20 bans any fence, wall, shrubbery, sign or other obstruction to vision between 3.5 feet and 15 feet above street level within 20 feet of a street or railroad intersection in a residence or local business district. Accessory structures near a corner lot's rear line carry a side street setback.
Decatur, AL Fence Height and Corner Visibility
Some RestrictionsDecatur City Code § 25-20
In a residence or local business district no fence, wall, shrubbery, sign, marquee, or other obstruction to vision between the heights of three and one-half (3½) feet and fifteen (15) feet above street level shall be permitted within twenty (20) feet of the intersection of the right-of-way lines of two (2) streets or railroads or of a street and a railroad right-of-way line. ... Accessory struc...