Most Peoria-area towns exempt a standard residential fence from a full building permit, but many still require a short zoning permit confirming height and setback. Pool-enclosure fences must meet building-code barrier rules everywhere.
A standard wood, vinyl, or chain-link residential fence usually does not need a full building permit in the Peoria area, though the City of Peoria and towns such as Chillicothe and Bartonville commonly ask for a short zoning or fence permit that confirms the height, material, and setback before you build. You may run a fence up to your property line but not across it, so a survey settles a disputed line first. Utility and drainage easements can restrict where posts go. Pool-barrier fences are the exception everywhere and must meet building-code enclosure standards. Before digging post holes, call JULIE at 811 to locate underground utilities.
Building without a required permit or over the property line triggers a zoning notice ordering correction or removal. A non-compliant pool barrier fails inspection and can bar use of the pool.
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