Exceptions.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 7-701
in effectSec. 7-701. - Exceptions.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(1) Temporary construction fences installed to protect the public from injury during construction or to maintain security for development and where there is a current building permit issued for such activity (the fencing must be removed at completion of construction);
(2) Fencing for agricultural purposes or enclosure of livestock; or
(3) Fences utilized to surround or enclose public utility installations, public schools or other public buildings.
(4) Hedges, shrubs, bushes, trees, or other plantings.
(5) Retaining walls.
(Ord. No. 07-409, § 1, 5-10-07)
Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH7BUBURE_ARTIXFE_S7-701EXFetched: 11/6/2026
