Fence Regulations in Rapides Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rapides Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Retaining Walls
A retaining wall in unincorporated Rapides Parish needs a building permit under Sec. 6½-3, and Sec. 24-14(3) waives a separate grading permit only when the wall's excavation is authorized by that valid building permit. Any wall project, permitted or not, still owes ongoing erosion and sediment control under Secs. 24-16 and 24-20.
Rapides Parish Retaining Wall Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsRapides Parish Code §§ 24-14(3), 24-16, 24-17(b)(7)
Excavation in connection with a building, swimming pool, retaining wall, or other structure authorized by a valid building permit; ... The grading permit exceptions listed in section 24-12 do not relieve the owner, developer, contractor, or other legal representative of the responsibility of installing and properly maintaining the proper erosion/sedimentation control measures or other liability...
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