City of Kannapolis fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kannapolis? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Kannapolis before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (2 ft within a sight triangle) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in a corner side yard; 6 ft behind the front plane of the principal building source
- Distance from lot line
- Outside the public right-of-way; may be on property lines between private parcels and within any required yard; no separate numeric setback. Written authorization needed for fences in utility easements. source
- Good side faces
- The more finished side faces the exterior of the lot. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed or razor wire (unless approved by security exemption plan or on agricultural land); chicken wire, corrugated metal, plywood, sheet metal; above-ground electrified fences except livestock in AG or R1. source
- How to apply
- Call 704-920-4350 source
Still being confirmed with Kannapolis: Does a residential fence need a zoning clearance permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Kannapolis
Steps based on kannapolisnc.gov — Planning a Residential Project
- Call the Planning Department at 704-920-4350 to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning clearance permit.
- Apply through the city Accela electronic permitting if directed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning Department
- Phone
- 704-920-4350
- Address
- 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 (third floor, City Hall)
Contact from kannapolisnc.gov — Planning a Residential Project
Other rules to know
- KDO Sec. 5.5.C: compliance is reviewed during a site plan, zoning clearance permit or certificate of compliance. The city page does not say a fence needs its own permit, so confirm.
- Fences over 4 ft within 15 ft of a street right-of-way generally need landscape screening.
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 Kannapolis, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Kannapolis before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Kannapolis?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (2 ft within a sight triangle). Corner lots: 4 ft in a corner side yard; 6 ft behind the front plane of the principal building.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Kannapolis?
Outside the public right-of-way; may be on property lines between private parcels and within any required yard; no separate numeric setback. Written authorization needed for fences in utility easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Kannapolis?
The more finished side faces the exterior of the lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Kannapolis?
Call the Planning Department at 704-920-4350 to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning clearance permit. Apply through the city Accela electronic permitting if directed. 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 Kannapolis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kannapolis?
Planning Department. Phone 704-920-4350.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Kannapolis's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Kannapolis Development Ordinance Sec. 5.5 Fence and Wall Standards
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