Unincorporated Shelby County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Shelby County 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
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Shelby County: Does a fence under 7 ft in unincorporated Shelby County need any permit or zoning approval?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County
- Call Development Services (205-620-6650) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If one is needed, submit by lobby drop box, mail or email; pay by cash, card or check payable to Shelby County Commission.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Shelby County Development Services
Patrick Anderson, Building Official
- Phone
- 205-620-6650
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- 1123 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124
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Other rules to know
- Shelby County's Building Permits page says fences over 7 ft likely need a permit and fences under 7 ft may not.
- Zoning in unincorporated areas can be checked on the Shelby County GIS map or with Planning Services (205-620-6650, option 2).
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 Unincorporated Shelby County, AL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Shelby County 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 Unincorporated Shelby County?
Call Development Services (205-620-6650) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If one is needed, submit by lobby drop box, mail or email; pay by cash, card or check payable to Shelby County Commission. 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 Unincorporated Shelby County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County?
Shelby County Development Services, Patrick Anderson, Building Official. Phone 205-620-6650, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Shelby County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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