City of Montevallo fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Montevallo? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Montevallo before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 205-665-2555 x105 source
Still being confirmed with Montevallo: Does a fence under 7 ft in Montevallo need a permit or zoning approval?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Montevallo
- Call City Hall (205-665-2555) or Shelby County Development Services (205-620-6650) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Shelby County Development Services handles building permits and zoning for Montevallo.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Steve Gilbert
City Clerk
- Phone
- 205-665-2555 x105
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- 541 Main Street, Montevallo, AL 35115
Contact from cityofmontevallo.com — PermitsInspections
Other rules to know
- Montevallo contracts building inspections to Shelby County Development Services, which also administers Montevallo's zoning (county FAQ).
- Shelby County says fences over 7 ft likely need a permit and fences under 7 ft may not.
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 Montevallo, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Montevallo before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Shelby County says fences over 7 ft likely need a permit and fences under 7 ft may not.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Montevallo?
Call City Hall (205-665-2555) or Shelby County Development Services (205-620-6650) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Shelby County Development Services handles building permits and zoning for Montevallo. 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 Montevallo (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Montevallo?
Steve Gilbert, City Clerk. Phone 205-665-2555 x105, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Montevallo's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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