Fence Regulations in Ouachita Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Fence Permit Requirements
Ouachita Parish does not require a building permit to install a fence six feet or less in height under § 3½-123(b)(1)b; a taller fence falls under the parish's general construction-permit requirement in § 3½-123(a) and needs approval from the building official.
Ouachita Parish Fence Permit Exemption Under Six Feet
Some RestrictionsOuachita Parish Code of Ordinances § 3½-123(b)(1)b
(b)Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.(1)Buildings:...b.Fences not over six (6) feet high.
Retaining Walls
Ouachita Parish does not require a building permit for a retaining wall four feet or less in height, measured from the footing to the top, under § 3½-123(b)(1)c, unless the wall supports a surcharge, in which case a permit is required regardless of height.
Ouachita Parish Retaining Wall Permit Exemption Under Four Feet
Some RestrictionsOuachita Parish Code of Ordinances § 3½-123(b)(1)c
(b)Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.(1)Buildings:...c.Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet in height measured from the ...
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