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New Orleans fence contractors operate in one of the most unique and challenging environments in the country, where below-sea-level lots, FEMA flood zone restrictions, historic district regulations, and the constant threat of hurricane-force winds all shape what gets built and how. The Greater New Orleans metro spans Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and St. Charles Parishes, each with their own permitting processes and building requirements. Homeowners in Metairie, Kenner, and the Westbank communities like Belle Chasse face Jefferson Parish’s rules, while residents across the Lake on the Northshore in Covington deal with St. Tammany Parish, making it critical to confirm your exact jurisdiction before hiring any contractor.

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Address:   2445 Aberdeen St, Kenner, LA 70063
Phone #:   (504) 467-6467
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Address:   4717 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Phone #:   (504) 837-3300
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Address:   9486 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone #:   (800) 864-5387
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Address:   2398 Gravois St, Vacherie, LA 70090
Phone #:   (225) 265-7915
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Address:   73154 Penn Mill Rd, Covington, LA 70435
Phone #:   (985) 249-9761
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New Orleans Metro Zoning & Permit Guide

City of New Orleans (Orleans Parish): The New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits requires a permit for most permanent fence installations. Historic district restrictions are extensive in New Orleans — properties in the French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, and other designated districts require review by the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) before any fence work begins.

Jefferson Parish (Metairie, Kenner, Belle Chasse): Jefferson Parish has its own permit process administered through the Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. Height limits follow standard residential standards of 6 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards, but flood zone restrictions are extensive given the parish’s low-lying terrain.

St. Tammany Parish (Covington, Mandeville): The St. Tammany Parish Department of Planning handles permits for Northshore communities. Post anchoring requirements here account for the area’s sandy and mixed soils near Lake Pontchartrain.

Flood Zone Requirements: Much of the New Orleans metro is in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas. Solid privacy fences in these zones are often restricted or require specific open-bottom designs to allow floodwater to pass. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.

Pool Safety: Louisiana pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.

Utilities: Louisiana law requires calling Louisiana One Call (811) at least two working days before any digging begins.