Is It Necessary To Get A Permit For Fence Repair Work?

Is it necessary to get a permit for fence repair work? 

If you have a fence that is damaged or in need of repair, it may be time to consider whether or not it is necessary to get a permit for the work. A permit may be required in certain situations, but this depends on your jurisdiction and the type of work you plan to perform. 

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Getting a Permit for Fence Repairs.

Almost universally, you do not need to get a permit for fence repair work. However, there are some rules you need to follow to ensure that the work you perform does not violate any local or state laws. 

1. A fence repair is defined as a single change that does not affect the height, design, or materials of a previously permitted fence.
2. A fence repair does not require a building permit if the work is limited to replacing a rotted post, board, or a few pickets.
3. A fence repair does not need a building permit if the work is done on a one-to-one basis.
4. A fence repair does not need a building or use permit if the work is limited to replacing one rotted post, board, or few pickets with other materials that are of the same height, style, size, and material as the original materials used in your fencing.
5. A fence repair does not need a building, zoning, or coastal permit if the work is limited to replacing an existing fence that is 7 feet or less in height with a solid wood, masonry, or concrete fence that is no taller than six feet in height.
6. A fence repair does not need a building, electrical, or plumbing permit if the work is limited to replacing existing components that are of the same size, height, and material as the original materials used in your fence.
7. A fence repair does not need a building, side sewer, or electrical permit if the work is limited to replacing or adding to existing components that are of the same size, shape, and design as the original components.
8. A fence repair does not need a building, plumbing, or electrical permit if the work is limited only to the installation of new fencing components.
9. A fence repair does not need a building, land use, or coastal permit if the work is limited only to adding or removing fencing to existing structures that are in the same location as the existing fence.
10. A fence repair does not need a building, drainage, or floodplain permit if the work is limited only to removing or replacing existing components that are of the same size, thickness, shape, and material as the existing fence.
11. A fence repair does not need a building, landscape, or grading permit if the work is limited only to creating or removing a new barrier that is no taller than 6 feet in height in front of the property or replacing an existing fence that is no taller than 3 feet in the rear or side yard setbacks.