City of Asheville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Asheville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Asheville 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
- 8 ft in a rear setback source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft in a front setback source
- Corner lots
- Solid fence or wall higher than 3.5 ft not allowed in the sight visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Specific setback distances set by zoning district (not confirmed)
- Not allowed
- Electrified security fences only in Industrial, Commercial Industrial and Light Industrial districts, to secure outdoor storage. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Asheville: Does a residential fence need a zoning or building permit in Asheville, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Asheville
Steps based on ashevillenc.gov — new application
- Call or email the Permit Application Center to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If yes, use the residential permit application ('Other') on the Development Services new-application page.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Permit Application Center
Development Services
- Phone
- 828-259-5846
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Address
- 161 S. Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Contact from ashevillenc.gov — development services
Other rules to know
- Sec. 7-10-3(a)(1): outside setbacks, fences may be any height permitted for buildings in the district.
- Fences must comply with the NC State Building Code, Asheville Fire Prevention Code and the Standard Specifications and Details Manual.
- The Development Services pages opened do not say whether a fence needs a permit; residential applications are listed with an 'Other' category.
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 Asheville, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Asheville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Development Services pages opened do not say whether a fence needs a permit; residential applications are listed with an 'Other' category.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Asheville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft in a rear setback. Front (street) yard: 6 ft in a front setback. Corner lots: Solid fence or wall higher than 3.5 ft not allowed in the sight visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Asheville?
Specific setback distances set by zoning district (not confirmed)
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Asheville?
Call or email the Permit Application Center to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If yes, use the residential permit application ('Other') on the Development Services new-application page. 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 Asheville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Asheville?
Permit Application Center, Development Services. Phone 828-259-5846, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Asheville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Asheville Code Sec. 7-10-3 Fences and walls
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