Unincorporated Catawba County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Catawba County? No. Unincorporated Catawba County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Catawba County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft maximum in a front yard source
- How to apply
- Call 828-465-8380 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Catawba County: Are there side/rear fence height or setback limits in unincorporated Catawba County?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Catawba County
Steps based on catawbacountync.gov — residential accessory
- Keep a front-yard fence or wall to 6 ft or less.
- Questions: Catawba County Planning, 828-465-8380, [email protected].
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 828-465-8380
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact from catawbacountync.gov — residential accessory
Other rules to know
- County fact sheet: no zoning permit is required for fences or walls. It does not say whether the sheet applies inside towns and cities.
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 Catawba County, NC?
No. Unincorporated Catawba County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Catawba County?
Front (street) yard: 6 ft maximum in a front yard.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Catawba County?
Catawba County Planning Department. Phone 828-465-8380, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Catawba County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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