Town of Oak Island fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Oak Island? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Oak Island before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within 25 ft of a street right-of-way (alleys excluded) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing blocking vision above 3 ft in the corner triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences up to 6 ft only in side or rear yards and may not extend toward the street past the front corner of the main building. Town recommends building just inside the property line; a fence on the line is shared by both neighbors. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side should face adjoining lots or the public right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Online portal
Still being confirmed with Oak Island: Does a residential fence need a zoning or building permit in Oak Island, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Oak Island
- Call the Building Division (910-201-8052) or Planning Division (910-278-5011) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Development Services
- Phone
- 910-201-8052
- Address
- 4601 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact from oakislandnc.gov — Building Department
Other rules to know
- Oceanfront lots limited to 4 ft and must preserve ocean views.
- Town FAQ page does not say whether a fence permit is required or what it costs.
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 Oak Island, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Oak Island before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Oak Island?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within 25 ft of a street right-of-way (alleys excluded). Corner lots: Nothing blocking vision above 3 ft in the corner triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Oak Island?
Fences up to 6 ft only in side or rear yards and may not extend toward the street past the front corner of the main building. Town recommends building just inside the property line; a fence on the line is shared by both neighbors.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Oak Island?
Finished side should face adjoining lots or the public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Oak Island?
Call the Building Division (910-201-8052) or Planning Division (910-278-5011) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 Oak Island (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Oak Island?
Building Division, Development Services. Phone 910-201-8052.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Oak Island's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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