City of Bessemer City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bessemer City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bessemer City 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 the City of Bessemer City (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Bessemer City: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in Bessemer City, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bessemer City
- Call or email Planning & Zoning to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If so, apply through the city's permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Shelley Stevens
Planning Director
- Phone
- 704-629-5542
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 132 W. Virginia Ave., Bessemer City, NC 28016
Contact from bessemercity.com — planning zoning
Other rules to know
- City's Land Development Code is on Municode (linked from the Planning & Zoning page); fence text was not readable.
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 Bessemer City, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bessemer City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bessemer City?
Call or email Planning & Zoning to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If so, apply through the city's permit portal. 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 Bessemer City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bessemer City?
Shelley Stevens, Planning Director. Phone 704-629-5542, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Bessemer City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Bessemer City Land Development Code
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