Town of Elon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Elon? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Elon before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Elon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Elon: What are the fence height and setback limits, and how is the application submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Elon
- Get the Fence Permit Application from the Town's Planning and Zoning documents page or Town Hall.
- Call Town Hall at 336-584-3601 to confirm how to submit and what to attach.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 336-584-3601
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
- Address
- 104 S Williamson Ave, Elon, NC 27244 (mailing: P.O. Box 595, Elon, NC 27244)
Contact from townofelon.com — index
Other rules to know
- The Town lists a Fence Permit Application among its permit applications; the Land Development Ordinance is also posted on the Planning and Zoning documents page.
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 Town of Elon, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Elon before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Elon?
Get the Fence Permit Application from the Town's Planning and Zoning documents page or Town Hall. Call Town Hall at 336-584-3601 to confirm how to submit and what to attach. 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 Town of Elon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Elon?
Planning and Zoning (Town Hall). Phone 336-584-3601.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Elon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the Town of Elon? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.