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Gaston County, North Carolina

City of High Shoals fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of High Shoals? Not confirmed. Contact the City of High Shoals 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 High Shoals (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
Call 704-735-1651

Still being confirmed with High Shoals: Does Gaston County require a zoning permit for a residential fence in High Shoals?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of High Shoals

  1. Zoning and permits for High Shoals are handled by Gaston County; ask County Planning & Zoning (704-866-3155) whether a fence needs a permit.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
704-735-1651

Contact from cityofhighshoals.com — frequently asked questions

Other rules to know

  • City says Gaston County handles all zoning for High Shoals; permit applications via Gaston County's Permit Applications page.

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 High Shoals, NC?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of High Shoals 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 High Shoals?

Zoning and permits for High Shoals are handled by Gaston County; ask County Planning & Zoning (704-866-3155) whether a fence needs a permit. 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 High Shoals (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of High Shoals?

City Hall. Phone 704-735-1651.

Sources

Summarized from the City of High Shoals's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. cityofhighshoals.com — frequently asked questions

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