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Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Unincorporated Cabarrus County fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cabarrus County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Cabarrus County 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 Unincorporated Cabarrus County (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
Call 704-920-2141 source

Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Cabarrus County: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in unincorporated Cabarrus County, and what are the limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cabarrus County

Steps based on cabarruscounty.us — Zoning Permitting

  1. Call the County Zoning Division at 704-920-2141 to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit.
  2. Apply through the county Accela portal if directed.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Zoning Division

Phone
704-920-2141
Hours
8 am-5 pm
Address
65 Church St S, Concord, NC 28025

Contact from cabarruscounty.us — Zoning Permitting

Other rules to know

  • County zoning covers unincorporated areas only. County zoning permit page lists accessory structures, decks, patios and pools; fences are not listed.

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 Unincorporated Cabarrus County, NC?

Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Cabarrus County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cabarrus County?

Call the County Zoning Division at 704-920-2141 to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit. Apply through the county Accela portal 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 Unincorporated Cabarrus County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Cabarrus County?

Zoning Division. Phone 704-920-2141.

Sources

Summarized from Unincorporated Cabarrus County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. cabarruscounty.us — Zoning Permitting

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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.