City of Bay Minette fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bay Minette? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bay Minette before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Bay Minette (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Bay Minette: Does a residential fence in Bay Minette need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bay Minette
- Call Planning & Development (251-580-1610) to confirm whether a fence needs a permit.
- Forms: General Land Use & Building Permit (if Planning & Zoning review is needed) or General & Trade Building Permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development Services
- Phone
- 251-580-1610
- Hours
- 8 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- 301 D'Olive Street, 2nd Floor, Bay Minette, AL 36507
Contact from bayminette.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- The Building Permits page does not mention fences; fences may fall under zoning rather than building permits.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Bay Minette, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bay Minette before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bay Minette?
Call Planning & Development (251-580-1610) to confirm whether a fence needs a permit. Forms: General Land Use & Building Permit (if Planning & Zoning review is needed) or General & Trade Building Permit. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Bay Minette (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bay Minette?
Planning & Development Services. Phone 251-580-1610.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Bay Minette's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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