City of Greensboro fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Greensboro? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Greensboro 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 Greensboro (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 336-373-2155 source
Still being confirmed with Greensboro: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in Greensboro, and what are the height limits in the Land Development Ordinance?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Greensboro
- Call Development Services at 336-373-2155 and ask whether a fence needs zoning approval or a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 336-373-2155
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
- Address
- Development Services, 300 W. Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact from greensboro-nc.gov — building permits faqs
Other rules to know
- The Building Permits FAQ does not mention fences. The Land Development Ordinance (Article IV - Zoning) is the place fence rules would be; the specific section was not found.
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 Greensboro, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
Call Development Services at 336-373-2155 and ask whether a fence needs zoning approval or 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 Greensboro (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Greensboro?
Development Services. Phone 336-373-2155.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Greensboro's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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