City of Foley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Foley? Yes. The City of Foley requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in residential districts (8 ft allowed in R-1R and GPH-1) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard (chain link 4 ft) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence-specific setback stated in Sec. 8.2; fences are tied to lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- Wood/vinyl privacy fences: finished side faces out (or use a shadow box design), per listed conditions. source
- Not allowed
- Stock-type wire (hog, chicken, goat, livestock), tin or metal panels and razor wire in residential zones (except AO). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Foley: What is the fence permit fee in Foley's current Permit Fee Schedule?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Foley
- Apply for a building permit through the City's Citizenserve portal (or call the Building Department to confirm for your fence).
- Pay the permit fee per the City's Permit Fee Schedule.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Patsy Benton, Permit Specialist
- Phone
- 251-952-4011
- [email protected]
- Address
- 120 S. McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
Contact from cityoffoley.org — building department
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance Sec. 4.2 requires a building permit for work including accessory structures, fences and signs; fences under 3 ft are excluded from the definition of 'structure' (Sec. 2.1), so confirm whether a low fence needs a permit.
- Acceptable residential materials: wood, vinyl, ornamental metal, chain link.
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 Foley, AL?
Yes. The City of Foley requires a permit before you build a fence. Zoning Ordinance Sec. 4.2 requires a building permit for work including accessory structures, fences and signs; fences under 3 ft are excluded from the definition of 'structure' (Sec. 2.1), so confirm whether a low fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Foley?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in residential districts (8 ft allowed in R-1R and GPH-1). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard (chain link 4 ft).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Foley?
No fence-specific setback stated in Sec. 8.2; fences are tied to lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Foley?
Wood/vinyl privacy fences: finished side faces out (or use a shadow box design), per listed conditions.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Foley?
Apply for a building permit through the City's Citizenserve portal (or call the Building Department to confirm for your fence). Pay the permit fee per the City's Permit Fee Schedule. 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 Foley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Foley?
Building Department, Patsy Benton, Permit Specialist. Phone 251-952-4011, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Foley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 8.2 Fences and Walls; Sec. 4.2
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