City of Calera fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Calera? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Calera before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6.5 ft max (single-family districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence in the front yard setback of single-family districts source
- Corner lots
- 42 in max in the secondary front yard of corner lots source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence in the front yard setback of single-family districts; on corner lots the Zoning Administrator may approve up to 5 ft of encroachment into the secondary front yard. No fence in the clear sight triangle. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side faces adjoining properties or public areas. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and fences with spikes, nails, barbed wire or other pointed materials (A-1, M-1, M-2 may allow them). source
- How to apply
- Call 205-668-3500 source
Still being confirmed with Calera: Does a residential fence in Calera need a permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Calera
- Call Calera Inspection Services (205-668-3500) to confirm whether a fence permit is needed.
- Check the City's Forms and Fees pages for any application.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Inspection Services
- Phone
- 205-668-3500
- Address
- 7901 Highway 31, Calera, AL 35040
Contact from cityofcalera.org — Permits
Other rules to know
- Sec. 6.4 does not state a permit requirement.
- Allowed residential materials: masonry, ornamental iron, woven wire (chain link), wood or other man-made fence materials, hedges.
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 Calera, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Calera before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Calera?
Side and rear yards: 6.5 ft max (single-family districts). Front (street) yard: No fence in the front yard setback of single-family districts. Corner lots: 42 in max in the secondary front yard of corner lots.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Calera?
No fence in the front yard setback of single-family districts; on corner lots the Zoning Administrator may approve up to 5 ft of encroachment into the secondary front yard. No fence in the clear sight triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Calera?
The finished side faces adjoining properties or public areas.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Calera?
Call Calera Inspection Services (205-668-3500) to confirm whether a fence permit is needed. Check the City's Forms and Fees pages for any application. 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 Calera (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Calera?
Inspection Services. Phone 205-668-3500.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Calera's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.4 Fences and Walls
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