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Gretna, LA Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Fence permit valuation basis
contract price, not per sq ft
Base permit fee formula
$30 for first $1,000 + $5/$1,000 more
Example: $2,000 fence fee
$35.00 permit fee
Unpermitted work penalty
150% of fee or fee + $300
Fee refundability
nonrefundable

Summary

Gretna's fee schedule, § 10-37, lists a fence as a distinct permit-fee line item valued at "contract price" rather than a flat per-square-foot rate, then runs that valuation through the city's standard formula of $30.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000.00.

Sec. 10-37. - Schedule of permit fees. (a)Values for new construction. ... Where deemed appropriate, the building official may accept the use of a contract price in lieu of valuations calculated. ... Fence Contract price ... (c)Building permit fees. For all buildings, structures, or alterations thereto requiring a building permit a fee shall be paid, as required, at the time of submittal.

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Full Breakdown

Section 10-37, "Schedule of permit fees," places "Fence" in the "OTHER STRUCTURES OR PROJECTS, ADDITIONS/REMODEL DWELLING" table under subsection (a), valued at "Contract price" rather than the dollar-per-square-foot rate used for buildings and sheds in the same table. That reflects the general rule in subsection (a) that "where deemed appropriate, the building official may accept the use of a contract price in lieu of valuations calculated," meaning a fence permit is priced off the actual cost the fence contractor charges rather than a formula tied to square footage.

00 permit fee. Subsection (b) lets the building official require a detailed cost estimate if the declared contract price looks underestimated. 00. The building official administers this schedule under § 10-1 and may issue a citation returnable to Gretna's Mayor's Court for any violation.

Violations & Fines

Building a fence before the permit issues triggers the § 10-38 violation fee, the lesser of 150 percent of the original permit fee or the original fee plus $300.00, payable with the late application before it will be accepted. A general Chapter 10 violation is separately punishable under § 1-8(d) by a fine of up to $500.00, with continuing violations treated as a new offense each day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gretna require a permit fee for a new fence?
Yes. Section 10-37(a) lists "Fence" as its own line item in the city's schedule of permit fees, valued at contract price rather than a flat per-square-foot rate used for other structures.
How is a Gretna fence permit fee calculated?
The fence's contract price becomes its valuation under § 10-37(a), and subsection (c)'s formula then applies: $30.00 for the first $1,000.00 of value plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
What if I build my Gretna fence before the permit is issued?
Section 10-38 imposes a violation fee equal to the lesser of 150 percent of the original permit fee or the original fee plus $300.00, which must be paid along with the late permit application.
Can Gretna question the contract price I report for a fence permit?
Yes. Section 10-37(b) lets the building official deny the permit unless the applicant provides detailed cost estimates when the declared contract price appears underestimated or misrepresented.

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