City of Conover fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Conover? Yes. The City of Conover requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences not allowed in front yards source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may sit on property lines. A survey is recommended to confirm the fence is on your land. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Conover: What is the zoning permit fee for a residential fence in Conover?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Conover
Steps based on conovernc.gov — Zoning Permitting Development Review
- Get a zoning permit before building: stop by City Hall, 101 1st Street E, Conover, or call 828-464-1191.
- Consider a property survey to confirm lot lines.
- Keep the fence out of the front yard; maximum 8 ft in side and rear yards.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Erik Schlichting
Planning Director
- Phone
- 828-464-1191
- [email protected]
- Address
- 101 1st Street E, Conover, NC 28613
Contact from conovernc.gov — Zoning Permitting Development Review
Other rules to know
- City page does not list a fence-specific fee; call the Planning Department.
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 Conover, NC?
Yes. The City of Conover requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Conover?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Fences not allowed in front yards.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Conover?
Fences may sit on property lines. A survey is recommended to confirm the fence is on your land.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Conover?
Get a zoning permit before building: stop by City Hall, 101 1st Street E, Conover, or call 828-464-1191. Consider a property survey to confirm lot lines. Keep the fence out of the front yard; maximum 8 ft in side and rear yards. 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 Conover (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Conover?
Erik Schlichting, Planning Director. Phone 828-464-1191, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Conover's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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