Huntsville allows wood, vinyl, chain link, wrought iron, and masonry fence materials in most residential zones. Chain link is typically prohibited in front yards of newer subdivisions. Historic districts restrict materials to period-appropriate options.
Huntsville Zoning Ordinance allows a wide range of fence materials in residential districts: treated wood, vinyl/PVC, wrought iron, aluminum picket, chain link, and masonry. Front-yard chain link is typically limited to existing installations and disallowed in newer PUD subdivisions like Hampton Cove, Providence, and Edgewater. In Twickenham Historic District and Old Town, the Historic Preservation Commission restricts fence materials to wood picket, wrought iron, and historically appropriate masonry; vinyl and chain link are typically prohibited within HPC boundaries. Industrial and commercial zones allow additional materials including chain link with privacy slats. Height limits generally: 4 ft front yard, 6-8 ft side/rear yard, measured from finished grade. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fencing restricted to industrial/agricultural as noted separately. HOA covenants routinely narrow these choices further.
Non-compliant material in residential zone: cure notice then fines up to $500/day per Huntsville Code Sec. 1-8. Historic district violations carry additional HPC citations and removal orders.
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