Town of Woodfin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Woodfin? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Woodfin 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 Woodfin (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Woodfin: Does a residential fence need a Woodfin zoning compliance permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Woodfin
Steps based on woodfin-nc.gov — planning zoning
- Call Planning & Zoning to ask whether your fence needs a zoning compliance permit.
- If yes, apply through the town permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Ricky Hurley
Planning Director
- Phone
- (828) 253-4887 ext. 2
- [email protected]
- Address
- 90 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC 28804
Contact from woodfin-nc.gov — planning zoning
Other rules to know
- Planning & Zoning page lists zoning compliance permits for decks, porches, pools, storage buildings, garages and signs, but does not list fences.
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 Woodfin, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Woodfin 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 Woodfin?
Call Planning & Zoning to ask whether your fence needs a zoning compliance permit. If yes, apply through the town permit portal. 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 Woodfin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Woodfin?
Ricky Hurley, Planning Director. Phone (828) 253-4887 ext. 2, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Woodfin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the Town of Woodfin? 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.