Fences

  1. Fire Marshal & Permit Services
  2. Permits
  3. Fences

Fences Permit Application

 

Permits are obtained by submitting an electronic application on the Permit Portal https://portal.cityoflaurel.org/Energov_Prod/SelfService#/home

The following steps must be followed when using the Permit Portal:

  1. Create a New Account (click on the Login or Register button) or if you already have an account (sign In through this button). Note: When account is approved, please look for an email from [email protected] for further instructions. 
  2. After you sign on, click on the Permit button.
  3. Find the permit that you are looking for and click on the Apply blue button to start the process.
  4. Fill in all information leaving no blanks.

Fee

$50.00 as of July 1, 2021.

Documents

Additional documents required to be uploaded in PDF format via the online permit protal: 

- Fence Permit Application

- Site Plan

- Property Owner Permission Letter (required if application is not submitted by homeowner)

Information

Site plan must show the proposed fence location.  Maximum fence height is 6 1/2 ft. in rear or side yards and 3 1/2 ft. in front yards (3 ft. for corner lots). Fences can be placed up to, but not beyond, the property line.

Permit Category

Residential Home Improvement

Fire Marshal & Permit Services

The Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services (FMPS) is divided into two Divisions who are responsible for the management and enforcement of the City’s codes and ordinances as it relates to wide range of areas, to include building and property standards, fire and life safety standards, rental housing licenses and permitting services.