Permitting Requirements
Permits are required when:
- Constructing any fence taller than 3-feet in height.
- Adding additional height to existing fences over 3-feet in height. Engineered plans may be required when adding height to existing fences.
- Constructing a retaining wall. All retaining walls require engineered plans to be submitted and approved by the city.
- Building dry stack stone or interlocking block walls over 30-inches in height.
- Replacing an existing fence. The same requirements apply when replacing an existing fence as apply when building a new fence.
In most residential zoning districts, you do not need a permit for walls and fences (including wrought iron fencing), up to 3’ in height. However, you must obtain courtesy site plan approval for any wall to ensure that it is in compliance with the zoning and stormwater ordinance. This includes ensuring the wall does not encroach onto any easements, watercourses or adversely affect on-site flows. You may visit the One Stop Shop with a site plan of the property showing all improvements including the proposed wall to seek approval from a Planner and a Stormwater Engineer.