Ottumwa serves as the commercial and services hub for a large stretch of southeast Iowa, where the Des Moines River valley meets some of the state’s most productive farmland. Fence projects here range from residential privacy fences in Ottumwa’s established neighborhoods to agricultural fencing for the farms and rural properties that surround the city across Wapello and Washington Counties. The City of Ottumwa requires permits for most permanent residential fence installations, and contractors with experience in both urban and rural fence work are best positioned to serve this diverse local market.
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Pierce Fence Company |
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| Address: | 729 2nd St W, Ottumwa, IA 52501 | ||
| Phone #: | (641) 777-1653 | ||
| Website: | http://www.piercefenceco.com | ||
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Premier1Supplies |
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| Address: | 2031 300th St, Washington, IA 52353 | ||
| Phone #: | (319) 653-7622 | ||
| Website: | http://www.premier1supplies.com | ||
Ottumwa Zoning & Permit Guide
Height Standards: Ottumwa residential zoning generally permits rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet. Rural properties in Wapello and Washington Counties are subject to county regulations rather than city codes.
Permit Requirements: The City of Ottumwa Building Department requires a permit for most permanent residential fence installations in the city limits. Rural properties outside city limits should contact Wapello County or Washington County for applicable regulations. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Rural and Agricultural Fencing: Southeast Iowa has a strong agricultural fencing tradition. For farm and livestock fencing needs, Iowa’s partition fence law under Iowa Code Chapter 359A defines responsibilities and cost-sharing between neighboring landowners along shared boundaries.
Pool Safety: Iowa pool barrier requirements follow the International Residential Code, requiring a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: Iowa law requires calling Iowa One Call (811) at least two working days before any digging begins.