Unincorporated Guilford County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Guilford County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Guilford County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Guilford County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated Guilford County need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Guilford County
- Call Planning and Development at 336-641-3334 to ask about zoning rules and any permit for a fence.
- If a permit applies, apply through the County's Civic Access portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 336-641-3334
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 400 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27402
Contact from guilfordcountync.gov — planning and zoning
Other rules to know
- Guilford County Planning and Zoning serves unincorporated areas; the UDO is online but fence standards were not read. Inspections' permit guidance page does not list fences.
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 Unincorporated Guilford County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Guilford County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Guilford County?
Call Planning and Development at 336-641-3334 to ask about zoning rules and any permit for a fence. If a permit applies, apply through the County's Civic Access portal. 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 Unincorporated Guilford County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Guilford County?
Planning and Development. Phone 336-641-3334.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Guilford County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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