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Baldwin County, Alabama

City of Spanish Fort fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Spanish Fort? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort (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 source

Still being confirmed with Spanish Fort: Does a residential fence in Spanish Fort need a permit, and what are the height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Spanish Fort

  1. Call the Building Department (251-626-4884) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
  2. Applications go through the City's Citizenserve portal or paper forms on its Permit Applications page.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Kevin R. Moore
Building Inspector

Phone
251-626-4884
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Address
7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort, AL 36527

Contact from cityofspanishfort.com — buildingdepartment

Other rules to know

  • The Building Department page does not mention fences; permit checklists are on its Permit Applications page.

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 Spanish Fort, AL?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort?

Call the Building Department (251-626-4884) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Applications go through the City's Citizenserve portal or paper forms on its Permit Applications page. 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 Spanish Fort (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Spanish Fort?

Kevin R. Moore, Building Inspector. Phone 251-626-4884, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Spanish Fort's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. cityofspanishfort.com — buildingdepartment

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