Town of Wilsonville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wilsonville? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wilsonville 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
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Wilsonville: Does a fence need a permit in Wilsonville?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wilsonville
- Call Shelby County Development Services (205-620-6650) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and any zoning authorization.
- Documents can be dropped off at the lobby box, mailed or emailed per the county FAQ.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Shelby County Development Services
Building Official: Patrick Anderson
- Phone
- 205-620-6650
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- 1123 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
Contact from shelbyal.com — faq
Other rules to know
- Shelby County Development Services issues building permits and inspections for this municipality (county FAQ).
- Shelby County also administers Wilsonville's zoning and subdivision regulations.
- Shelby County's Building Permits page 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 Town of Wilsonville, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wilsonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Shelby County's Building Permits page 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 Town of Wilsonville?
Call Shelby County Development Services (205-620-6650) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and any zoning authorization. Documents can be dropped off at the lobby box, mailed or emailed per the county FAQ. 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 Wilsonville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wilsonville?
Shelby County Development Services, Building Official: Patrick Anderson. Phone 205-620-6650, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wilsonville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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