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Key Guidelines for Fences and Animal Enclosures:
Permit Requirements
While many basic fences installed before 2018 may not have required permits, all new fences and enclosures now require prior approval and permitting. For animal pens, fences should generally stand 6 to 8 feet high at all accessible points. Always check with the Denham Springs Building and Permit Office to ensure compliance with current regulations.
Good Neighbor Fence Rule
Local ordinances often require that the “good side” (the finished side) of any fence face outward toward neighbors or the street to maintain neighborhood aesthetics.
Animal Pen Specifics
Animal enclosures may be subject to additional guidelines including minimum size requirements, minimum distances from property lines, and cleanliness standards to reduce nuisances such as noise or odors.
Property Borders
Always commission a property boundary survey by a licensed surveyor before beginning installation. Since 1953, many Shelly's Homesites homeowners have unknowingly encroached on adjacent properties. Due to historically lax permitting, the City had limited authority to enforce trespass violations. Accurate surveying helps avoid disputes and legal complications.