Morgantown is home to West Virginia University and sits in Monongalia County in the northern panhandle, serving a market shaped by the university town’s growth, the nearby Marion County communities of White Hall and Fairmont, and the Appalachian terrain that defines all of north-central West Virginia. White Hall in Marion County is a suburban commercial corridor along I-79 that has grown steadily as a bedroom community for both Morgantown and Clarksburg, and fence contractors working this stretch of the corridor deal with the characteristic ridge-and-valley terrain, shallow shale and limestone soils, and the freeze-thaw cycles of northern West Virginia’s winters that collectively demand deep posts and proper drainage provisions in every installation.
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Alco Fence Company |
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| Address: | 31 Cory Road, White Hall, WV 26554 | ||
| Phone #: | (304) 366-2626 | ||
| Website: | http://www.alcofenceco.com | ||
Morgantown Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Morgantown: The Morgantown Building Inspection Division requires a permit for most permanent fence installations within city limits. Standard residential zoning allows rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet. Morgantown’s neighborhoods near WVU see higher rental density and turnover — confirm property ownership and boundaries before any installation.
Monongalia County Rural Properties: Properties outside Morgantown city limits in unincorporated Monongalia County fall under county zoning. Contact the Monongalia County Planning Commission for applicable requirements. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Marion County (White Hall, Fairmont): White Hall is an unincorporated community in Marion County governed by county zoning. Fairmont is an independent city with its own building department. The I-79 corridor between Morgantown and Clarksburg spans multiple jurisdictions — always confirm your specific address.
Rocky Terrain: Northern West Virginia’s shale and limestone soils are shallow and rocky. Post drilling in this region regularly encounters rock — confirm your contractor’s equipment is suited for rocky Appalachian terrain.
Pool Safety: West Virginia 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: West Virginia law requires calling West Virginia 811 at least two working days before any digging begins.