Town of McAdenville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of McAdenville? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of McAdenville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (within required setback) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard, within required setback) source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in the front yard; electric fences except livestock; fences blocking drainage/utility easements or in road rights-of-way. Materials must be compatible with the house. source
- How to apply
- Call 704-824-3190 source
Still being confirmed with McAdenville: Does McAdenville require a zoning permit for a fence, and is the 2019 UDO Chapter 9 current?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of McAdenville
- Call Town Hall to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit.
- If so, complete the Zoning Permit Application with a site plan showing lot boundaries, existing and proposed structures and setbacks.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 704-824-3190
- Address
- Town Hall, 163 Main Street, PO Box 9, McAdenville, NC 28101
Contact from townofmcadenville.org — zoning application permit
Other rules to know
- Heights from McAdenville UDO Sec. 9.4.1(A) (2019 upload; confirm it is current). Excerpt does not state a fence permit rule.
- Town uses a general Zoning Permit Application with a site plan showing lot lines, structures and setbacks.
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 Town of McAdenville, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of McAdenville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of McAdenville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (within required setback). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard, within required setback).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of McAdenville?
Call Town Hall to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit. If so, complete the Zoning Permit Application with a site plan showing lot boundaries, existing and proposed structures and setbacks. 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 Town of McAdenville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of McAdenville?
Town Hall. Phone 704-824-3190.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of McAdenville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: McAdenville UDO Sec. 9.4 Fences or Walls Permitted
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