City of Pelham fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pelham? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Pelham 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 Pelham (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft in a required rear yard source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (Sec. 3.11.01) source
- Corner lots
- Must not block drivers' sightlines between 3.5 and 10 ft above street grade at intersections (Sec. 3.05.01) source
- Distance from lot line
- Horizontal clearance of at least 32 inches from structures on the abutting lot (Sec. 3.11.02, fire access). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Pelham: Does a residential fence in Pelham need a building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Pelham
- Call the Building Department (205-620-6495) to confirm whether a fence permit is needed.
- Permit applications go through the city's Citizen Access Portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Kelsey Cunningham, Permit Technician
- Phone
- 205-620-6495
- [email protected]
- Address
- 3162 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
Contact from pelhamalrecreation.gov — Residential Permit Requirements
Other rules to know
- No page opened states whether a fence needs a permit.
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 Pelham, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Pelham before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. No page opened states whether a fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Pelham?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft in a required rear yard. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (Sec. 3.11.01). Corner lots: Must not block drivers' sightlines between 3.5 and 10 ft above street grade at intersections (Sec. 3.05.01).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Pelham?
Horizontal clearance of at least 32 inches from structures on the abutting lot (Sec. 3.11.02, fire access).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Pelham?
Call the Building Department (205-620-6495) to confirm whether a fence permit is needed. Permit applications go through the city's Citizen Access Portal. 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 Pelham (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Pelham?
Building Department, Kelsey Cunningham, Permit Technician. Phone 205-620-6495, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Pelham's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3.11.01-3.11.02 (Zoneomics copy)
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