Town of Oak Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Oak Ridge? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Oak Ridge 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 Town of Oak Ridge (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 336-641-3707 source
Still being confirmed with Oak Ridge: Does a residential fence need a permit in Oak Ridge, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Oak Ridge
- Call Guilford County Permitting at 336-641-3707 to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 336-641-3707
Contact from guilfordcountync.gov — jurisdictions within guilford county
Other rules to know
- Per Guilford County, the County handles permitting for Oak Ridge (not planning). The Town's Planning page has no fence information.
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 Oak Ridge, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Oak Ridge before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Oak Ridge?
Call Guilford County Permitting at 336-641-3707 to ask 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 Town of Oak Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Oak Ridge?
Guilford County Planning and Development - Permitting. Phone 336-641-3707.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Oak Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.