Fence permits in St. Louis are required for fences over 4 feet tall or in historic districts. Permits are issued by the Building Division at 1200 Market Street with a base fee of $50 plus $0.50 per linear foot.
St. Louis Building Division requires a fence permit under SLRC 25.32 for any fence over 4 feet tall, any fence in a designated local historic district regardless of height, and any fence of masonry construction. Permit application requires a site plan showing lot lines, fence location, materials, height, and gate locations. The base permit fee is $50 plus approximately $0.50 per linear foot. Permits in historic districts also require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Preservation Board, which reviews applications on scheduled monthly meetings. Turnaround for a standard residential permit is 2-4 weeks; historic district approval may take 4-8 weeks. No permit is required for repair or replacement in-kind of an existing compliant fence. Contractors must be licensed with the City of St. Louis and pull the permit in the contractors name. DIY homeowner permits are allowed.
Stop-work order and $200-$500 fine plus double permit fee. Unpermitted fences may be ordered removed.
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