Fence_Permit_App_202203
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Fence Permit Application City of Prattville, Building Department 102 West Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 334.595.0400 / building@prattvilleal.gov
Location of Subject Property: ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Applicant(s): _________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Name of Owner(s): ____________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Name of Contractor: __________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Prattville Business License #: _______________________ Alabama General Contractor License #: ____________________
Current Zoning: ________ Current Use of Property: __________________________________________________________
Review the Prattville Zoning Ordinance for Fence Regulations
Residential Fences (general guidelines, check zoning ordinance for complete)
• In rear and side yards, may not exceed 8 feet
• Forward of the front building line, may not exceed 4 feet and may not be opaque (i.e. not solid)
Nonresidential Fences (general guidelines, check zoning ordinance for complete)
• May not exceed 10 feet
A site plan must be attached to this application which shows property lines, existing structures, easements, proposed fence
location, and dimensions.
Height of Proposed Fence: _____________ ft.
Describe the type or materials of the fence (e.g. wood, chain link, etc.): _________________________________________________
All items must be marked as included or understood:
_____ Site Plan
_____ I understand that I am responsible for being aware of and complying with any private covenants, conditions, or restrictions that apply
to my property
_____ Certificate of Appropriateness, if located in Historic District
_____ Fee
I have read the above statements and warrant in good faith that I understand and will comply, and that the information submitted is
true and correct.
Applicant Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ______ / ______ / _________
-Office Use Only-
Confirm Zoning: Yes No Date Received: _______________________________
Historic District: Yes No
Flood Hazard Area: Yes No Building Approval: ____________________________
Easements: Yes No
Planning Approval _______________________________ Date: ________________________
Date: __________________
Complete this section if you are the contractor or will be hiring a contractor to install your fence
The applicant will be the point of contact for all communication with city staff
This is not a permit. Application must be submitted and approved prior to constructing fence.
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§3.04.07 Fences and walls
1. Generally
a. Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection, a permit is required to construct, repair or replace a fence or wall or any part thereof. It is unlawful for any
person to construct, repair, replace, or cause to be constructed, repaired, or replaced, a fence or wall before obtaining any applicable permits.
b. Decorative gate embellishments may not exceed two feet above the maximum permitted height of the fence.
c. Fences and walls may not project into a right-of-way or impede intersection sight distance. See §3.06.01 Sight Distance, Clearance for Vehicular and
Pedestrian Movement.
d. Fences and walls may not be built on or over any easement without approval of the entity having authority over the easement.
e. Fences and walls must not adversely affect draining or create debris build-up, nor impede access to metering devices or public utilities, including fire
hydrants.
f. The property owner is responsible for observing any applicable private covenants, restrictions, or homeowner association requirements.
§4.01.03 Residential Districts, General Regulations
3. Fences and walls
a. Fences and walls forward of the front building line may not exceed four feet in height and may not be opaque.
b. Fences and walls along or behind the front building line may not exceed eight feet in height.
However, fences and walls taller than four feet may extend into the secondary front yard of single frontage lots but must be set back from the secondary front
lot line a minimum distance equal to the side setback requirement of the applicable district.
c. Fences and walls may not include barbed wire, razor wire, broken glass, or other elements
reasonably capable of causing harm to persons or animals.