City of New Hope fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of New Hope? Not confirmed. Contact the City of New Hope 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 New Hope (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 256-723-2616 source
Still being confirmed with New Hope: Does New Hope require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of New Hope
- Call City Hall to ask whether a fence permit is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 256-723-2616
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Address
- 5484 Main Drive, New Hope, AL 35760
Contact from newhopeal.gov — frequently asked questions
Other rules to know
- City code 4.2 requires a building permit for any structure or accessory structure over 120 square feet; the page does not say whether fences count. Applications go to the City Clerk.
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 New Hope, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of New Hope 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 New Hope?
Call City Hall to ask whether a fence 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 City of New Hope (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of New Hope?
City Hall / City Clerk. Phone 256-723-2616.
Sources
Summarized from the City of New Hope's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of New Hope? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.