City of Loxley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Loxley? Yes. The City of Loxley requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25.00 (residential fence); no plan review fee source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft max in a required front or street side yard (chain link or 50% open slat up to 5 ft) source
- Corner lots
- One street side must meet the front yard rule; corner visibility rule applies (no obstruction 2.5-15 ft above street within 25 ft of an intersection) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Loxley
- Submit a building permit application online through the Town's Citizenserve portal.
- Pay the $25.00 residential fence permit fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Melinda Bowden
Building Inspector (Residential)
- Phone
- 251-747-1894
- [email protected]
- Address
- 3147 First Avenue, Loxley, AL 36551
Contact from cityofloxley.com
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance Sec. 4.2 requires a permit for structures; fences under 3 ft are excluded from the definition of structure (Sec. 2.83). Fee ordinance sets a $25.00 building permit fee for each residential fence.
- Height is measured from the lowest ground elevation on either side of the property line.
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 Loxley, AL?
Yes. The City of Loxley requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Loxley?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft max. Front (street) yard: 3 ft max in a required front or street side yard (chain link or 50% open slat up to 5 ft). Corner lots: One street side must meet the front yard rule; corner visibility rule applies (no obstruction 2.5-15 ft above street within 25 ft of an intersection).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Loxley?
$25.00 (residential fence); no plan review fee.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Loxley?
Submit a building permit application online through the Town's Citizenserve portal. Pay the $25.00 residential fence permit fee. 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 Loxley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Loxley?
Melinda Bowden, Building Inspector (Residential). Phone 251-747-1894, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Loxley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.12 Fences and Walls
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