City of Fayetteville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Fayetteville? Yes. The City of Fayetteville requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Fayetteville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 910-433-1612 source
Still being confirmed with Fayetteville: What are Fayetteville's residential fence height and setback limits and the zoning permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Fayetteville
Steps based on fayettevillenc.gov — 638307057438570000
- Zoning permit is required for a fence: use the 'Apply Online' link on the city's Planning & Zoning page, or call the Zoning Division.
- Fence over 6 ft: be ready to provide engineered plans sealed by a registered design professional if asked.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 910-433-1612
- Address
- 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537
Contact from fayettevillenc.gov — Planning Zoning
Other rules to know
- City guidance memo (July 7, 2023): fences generally need no building permit but zoning permits are required for fences; fences over 6 ft may require engineered plans sealed by a registered design professional.
- Zoning Division reviews fence permits and setbacks. The Planning & Zoning page has an 'Apply Online' link.
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 Fayetteville, NC?
Yes. The City of Fayetteville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Fayetteville?
Zoning permit is required for a fence: use the 'Apply Online' link on the city's Planning & Zoning page, or call the Zoning Division. Fence over 6 ft: be ready to provide engineered plans sealed by a registered design professional if asked. 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 Fayetteville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Fayetteville?
Planning & Zoning Division / Zoning Administrator. Phone 910-433-1612.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Fayetteville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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