Town of Fletcher fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Fletcher? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Fletcher 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
- 10 ft (behind the front building line) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard setback) source
- Corner lots
- Not allowed in sight visibility triangle (LDC 4.5) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls may not be in any public right-of-way or sight visibility triangle; no other fence-specific setback stated (LDC 4.11.A). source
- How to apply
- Call (828) 687-3985
Still being confirmed with Fletcher: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in Fletcher, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Fletcher
- Call the Planning Department (828-687-3985) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- If so, use the fillable zoning permit application on the Town's Forms page.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning Department
Town of Fletcher
- Phone
- (828) 687-3985
- Address
- 300 Old Cane Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Contact from fletchernc.org — forms applications and fees
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Town zoning permit fees listed do not include a fence item (Residential 1 unit $50; Remodel/Addition $25).
- County Permit Center FAQ: no building permit is required for a fence; check with the zoning jurisdiction.
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 Fletcher, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Fletcher before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Fletcher?
Side and rear yards: 10 ft (behind the front building line). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard setback). Corner lots: Not allowed in sight visibility triangle (LDC 4.5).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Fletcher?
Fences and walls may not be in any public right-of-way or sight visibility triangle; no other fence-specific setback stated (LDC 4.11.A).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Fletcher?
Call the Planning Department (828-687-3985) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit. If so, use the fillable zoning permit application on the Town's Forms page. 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 Fletcher (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Fletcher?
Planning Department, Town of Fletcher. Phone (828) 687-3985.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Fletcher's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fletcher Land Development Code Sec. 4.11 Fences & Walls
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