Town of Elberta fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Elberta? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Elberta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 251-986-5995 ext. 4 source
Still being confirmed with Elberta: Does a residential fence in Elberta need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Elberta
- Call Elberta Planning (251-986-5995 ext. 4) about zoning for your fence.
- Call Baldwin County Building Department permit technicians (251-972-6837) to ask whether a permit is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Caryn Woerner
Planning and Zoning Facilitator
- Phone
- 251-986-5995 ext. 4
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Town Hall Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm
- Address
- 13052 Main Street, Elberta, AL 36530
Contact from townofelberta.com — planning department
Other rules to know
- Baldwin County Building Department issues building permits inside Elberta town limits; the Town's Planning Department handles zoning.
- The Town lists a Zoning Ordinance (05-17-2022) and Land Use Checklist; fence rules were not read.
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 Town of Elberta, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Elberta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Elberta?
Call Elberta Planning (251-986-5995 ext. 4) about zoning for your fence. Call Baldwin County Building Department permit technicians (251-972-6837) to ask whether a permit is needed. 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 Town of Elberta (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Elberta?
Caryn Woerner, Planning and Zoning Facilitator. Phone 251-986-5995 ext. 4, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Elberta's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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