Fence Permit Requirements
Fence Regulations
Whether you need a building permit to install or replace a fence, and what the permit process and fees look like.
How Fence Permit Requirements Rules Differ by Place
Birmingham, AL: Fence permit required before any fence or wall is erected
Heavy RestrictionsBirmingham requires a fence permit (with a Council-adopted fee) before any fence or wall can be erected or placed on any property in the City. A separate Permit to Develop in a Flood…
Racine County, WI: Racine County Shoreland Fence Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsWithin Racine County's 75-foot shore yard setback along navigable waters, fences count as prohibited structures, with no exemption listed for them anywhere in the shoreland…
Madison County, AL: Madison County Fence Permit Height Limit
Few RestrictionsMadison County does not require a building permit to put up a fence as long as it stands 7 feet or less. The exemption sits inside the county's amended Residential Code permit rules…
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: Mat-Su Borough Fence Permit Exemption
Few RestrictionsThe borough's zoning setback chapter does not treat a fence as a 'structure.' MSB § 17.55.004 defines 'structure' to exclude fences from minimum-setback and building-separation…
Los Angeles County, CA: Fences: Permits
Few RestrictionsFences 6 feet or shorter do not need a building permit in unincorporated LA County; taller fences or any fence used as a pool or spa barrier require a permit plus an inspection.
Auburn, AL: Auburn Fence Permit: When a Zoning Certificate Applies
Some RestrictionsA fence in Auburn counts as an accessory structure under the Zoning Ordinance once it stands three feet or taller and isn't a bare wire fence, which means it needs a zoning certificate…
Cities & Counties with Fence Permit Requirements Rules
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Other Fence Regulations Topics
Height Limits
Maximum fence heights for front, side, and back yards, including privacy fences, corner-lot visibility rules, and how height is measured on slopes and retaining walls.
Neighbor Fence Rules
Rules about shared boundary fences, including who pays for construction and maintenance, and which side faces the neighbor.
Retaining Walls
Height limits and permit requirements for retaining walls, including engineering requirements for taller walls on sloped lots.
Material Restrictions
Specific materials that are prohibited for fencing, such as barbed wire, razor wire, or electric fencing in residential zones.