City of Mebane fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mebane? Yes. The City of Mebane requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Mebane (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Mebane: What is the fence permit fee and what are the height and setback limits in UDO 4-2-D?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mebane
Steps based on cityofmebanenc.gov — planning and zoning faqs
- Prepare a sketch or plot plan showing the fence location, dimensions and distances to property lines, plus its height and material.
- Submit a fence permit application through the City's online portal.
- Staff review against UDO Section 4-2-D; fence reviews are generally completed within two weeks.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Review time
- Generally completed within two weeks
Who to contact
- Phone
- (919) 563-9990
- [email protected]
- Address
- 102 South 5th Street, Mebane, NC 27302 (mailing: 106 E. Washington Street, Mebane, NC 27302)
Contact from cityofmebanenc.gov — planning and zoning faqs
What to submit
- Sketch or plot plan showing fence location, dimensions and measured distances to property lines
- Description of fence height and material
Other rules to know
- Staff review applications against Section 4-2-D of the Mebane Unified Development Ordinance.
- Mebane also extends into Orange County; confirm your parcel is inside City limits.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Mebane, NC?
Yes. The City of Mebane requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mebane?
Prepare a sketch or plot plan showing the fence location, dimensions and distances to property lines, plus its height and material. Submit a fence permit application through the City's online portal. Staff review against UDO Section 4-2-D; fence reviews are generally completed within two weeks. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Mebane (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mebane?
Planning and Zoning Department. Phone (919) 563-9990, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mebane's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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