City of Orange Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Orange Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Orange Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a front yard (30 in in the Beach Overlay District) source
- Corner lots
- A street corner side yard is treated as a front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- In the Beach Overlay, fences at least 6 in from a public sidewalk. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces outward; posts on the inside (shadowbox or two-sided panels can hide posts). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, single-strand wire, rope, used/deteriorated materials, railroad ties, landscaping timbers, utility poles, galvanized sheet metal; chain link only around recreational facilities. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Orange Beach: Does a residential fence in Orange Beach need a permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Orange Beach
- Contact the Community Development Department (251-981-2610) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Building permit applications are submitted through the City's permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development Department
- Phone
- 251-981-2610
- Address
- 4101 Orange Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Contact from orangebeachal.gov — Fence Requirements PDF
What to submit
Other rules to know
- The City's Fence Requirements handout does not say whether a permit is required; pool fences have separate requirements.
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 Orange Beach, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Orange Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Orange Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a front yard (30 in in the Beach Overlay District). Corner lots: A street corner side yard is treated as a front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Orange Beach?
In the Beach Overlay, fences at least 6 in from a public sidewalk.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Orange Beach?
Finished side faces outward; posts on the inside (shadowbox or two-sided panels can hide posts).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Orange Beach?
Contact the Community Development Department (251-981-2610) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Building permit applications are submitted through the City's permit 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 Orange Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Orange Beach?
Community Development Department. Phone 251-981-2610.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Orange Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance (fences and walls)
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