Town of Sunset Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sunset Beach? Yes. The Town of Sunset Beach 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 Town of Sunset Beach (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
- Call 910-579-6297
Still being confirmed with Sunset Beach: What are the fence height limits, fee and application method in Sunset Beach?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sunset Beach
- Open the 'Apply for a Fence Permit' link on the Building Inspections page, or call Town Hall (910-579-6297).
- Contact Planning & Zoning about setbacks before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Carey White
Building Inspections
- Phone
- 910-579-6297
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- 700 Sunset Blvd. N., Sunset Beach, NC 28468
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Other rules to know
- Town Building Inspections FAQ lists fences among projects that generally require a building permit; the area is a high wind zone and much is in a floodplain, so contact Inspections before starting work.
- Building Inspections page has an 'Apply for a Fence Permit' link.
- Residential setback questions: Ron Satterfield, [email protected] (Planning & Zoning).
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 Sunset Beach, NC?
Yes. The Town of Sunset Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sunset Beach?
Open the 'Apply for a Fence Permit' link on the Building Inspections page, or call Town Hall (910-579-6297). Contact Planning & Zoning about setbacks before building. 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 Sunset Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Sunset Beach?
Carey White, Building Inspections. Phone 910-579-6297, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sunset Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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