City of Gastonia fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Gastonia? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Gastonia 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 Gastonia (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, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Gastonia: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in Gastonia, and what are the height limits in 9.4.1?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Gastonia
- Ask the city whether your fence needs a zoning permit (704-866-6729).
- If so, register on the city's CityView portal and start a 'Zoning-Construction/Development' application.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 704-866-6729
- [email protected]
- Address
- Garland Municipal Business Center, 150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052 (mail: PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
Contact from gastonianc.gov — faq for building permits inspections
Other rules to know
- The city's permit FAQ lists zoning permits for accessory buildings, decks and pools but does not mention fences.
- Zoning applications go through the city's CityView permitting portal (application type Zoning-Construction/Development). Fence rules are in the UDO, Chapter 9 (General Provisions), Section 9.4 'Fences or Walls Permitted' (title only in the pages opened).
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 Gastonia, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Gastonia 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 Gastonia?
Ask the city whether your fence needs a zoning permit (704-866-6729). If so, register on the city's CityView portal and start a 'Zoning-Construction/Development' application. 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 Gastonia (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Gastonia?
Permits & Inspections / Zoning. Phone 704-866-6729, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Gastonia's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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