City of Daphne fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Daphne? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Daphne before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 251-620-1500 source
Still being confirmed with Daphne: Does a residential fence in Daphne need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Daphne
- Call the Building Inspection Department (251-620-1500) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height rules.
- Building permits are applied for through the City's online portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspection Department
Kimberly Simmons, Permit Technician
- Phone
- 251-620-1500
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1705 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526
Contact from daphneal.com — Building Inspection
Other rules to know
- The Building Inspection page does not mention fences; the Land Use and Development Ordinance (not fully read) governs fence rules.
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 Daphne, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Daphne 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 Daphne?
Call the Building Inspection Department (251-620-1500) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and the height rules. Building permits are applied for through the City's online portal. 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 Daphne (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Daphne?
Building Inspection Department, Kimberly Simmons, Permit Technician. Phone 251-620-1500, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Daphne's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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