City of Concord fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Concord? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Concord before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard fences, including on corner lots) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft; none in the sight triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may not be placed within the sight triangle; fences and garden walls may encroach into a required building setback (Sec. 7.6.2.A.7). source
- How to apply
- Call 704-920-5152 source
Still being confirmed with Concord: Does a residential fence need a permit in Concord, and what are the side and rear height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Concord
Steps based on concordnc.gov — Zoning Services
- Call Planning & Development Services at 704-920-5152 (or use the contact form on concordnc.gov) to confirm fence permit requirements.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development Services Department
- Phone
- 704-920-5152
- Address
- City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28025
Contact from concordnc.gov — Zoning Services
Other rules to know
- Side and rear heights and the permit requirement were not found in Article 7 of the Concord Development Ordinance.
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 Concord, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Concord before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Concord?
Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard fences, including on corner lots). Corner lots: 4 ft; none in the sight triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Concord?
Fences may not be placed within the sight triangle; fences and garden walls may encroach into a required building setback (Sec. 7.6.2.A.7).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Concord?
Call Planning & Development Services at 704-920-5152 (or use the contact form on concordnc.gov) to confirm fence permit requirements. 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 Concord (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Concord?
Planning & Development Services Department. Phone 704-920-5152.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Concord's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Concord Development Ordinance Sec. 7.7.4.A
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