Town of Montreat fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Montreat? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Montreat 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 Montreat (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 828-669-8002 ext. 3030 source
Still being confirmed with Montreat: Does a residential fence need a Certificate of Zoning Compliance in Montreat, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Montreat
Steps based on townofmontreat.org — zoning
- Contact the Zoning Administrator to ask whether your fence needs a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Graham Crawford
Interim Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 828-669-8002 ext. 3030
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact from townofmontreat.org — zoning
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 301) requires a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for structures; the ordinance defines fences as structures but says a fence is not a structure for setback and yard purposes. Fence height standards were not reached.
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 Montreat, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Montreat 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 Montreat?
Contact the Zoning Administrator to ask whether your fence needs a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. 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 Montreat (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Montreat?
Graham Crawford, Interim Zoning Administrator. Phone 828-669-8002 ext. 3030, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Montreat's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Montreat Zoning Ordinance Sec. 301 (Certificate of Zoning Compliance)
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