City of Robertsdale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Robertsdale? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale (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
- Online portal, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Robertsdale: Does a residential fence in Robertsdale need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Robertsdale
Steps based on robertsdale.org — building and engineering
- Call the Building Inspector (251-947-2466) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Permit applications are submitted online through CloudPermit; pay in person at City Hall or by mail to PO Box 429, Robertsdale, AL 36567.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- In person at City Hall or by mail (no online or phone payment)
- Review time
- Usually 7 to 14 business days
Who to contact
Mark Fincher
Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer
- Phone
- 251-947-2466
- [email protected]
- Address
- 22647 Racine St., Robertsdale, AL 36567
Contact from robertsdale.org — building and engineering
Other rules to know
- Since July 27, 2023 Robertsdale issues building permits only within city limits; outside city limits contact Baldwin County Building Department (251-972-6837).
- The Building & Engineering page does not mention fences.
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 Robertsdale, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale?
Call the Building Inspector (251-947-2466) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Permit applications are submitted online through CloudPermit; pay in person at City Hall or by mail to PO Box 429, Robertsdale, AL 36567. 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 Robertsdale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Robertsdale?
Mark Fincher, Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. Phone 251-947-2466, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Robertsdale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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