Village of Flat Rock fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Flat Rock? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Flat Rock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Distance from lot line
- No general fence setback; security walls/fences over 6 ft must be set back at least 3 ft from the property line (Sec. 900(B)(2)).
- How to apply
- Call 828.697.8100
Still being confirmed with Flat Rock: Does a residential fence need a Certificate of Zoning Compliance in Flat Rock?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Flat Rock
- Call the Village Office (828-697-8100) to ask whether your fence needs a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Patricia A. Christie, CZO
Zoning Administrator / Village Administrator
- Phone
- 828.697.8100
Contact from villageofflatrock.org — staff
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Ordinance 96 Sec. 900 does not say whether a certificate of zoning compliance is needed for a fence; the Village's Certificate of Zoning Compliance form does not mention 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 Village of Flat Rock, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Flat Rock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Flat Rock?
No general fence setback; security walls/fences over 6 ft must be set back at least 3 ft from the property line (Sec. 900(B)(2)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Flat Rock?
Call the Village Office (828-697-8100) to ask whether your fence needs a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. 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 Village of Flat Rock (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Flat Rock?
Patricia A. Christie, CZO, Zoning Administrator / Village Administrator. Phone 828.697.8100.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Flat Rock's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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