Town of Mooresville fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Mooresville? No. The Town of Mooresville does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Mooresville's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in the backyard (residential) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (residential) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences can be placed on the property line; a survey may be needed to confirm the line and utility easements. source
- How to apply
- Call 704-799-4268 source
Still being confirmed with Mooresville: What is the side-yard fence height limit, and is any building permit needed for a residential fence?
How to build within the rules in the Town of Mooresville
Steps based on mooresvillenc.gov — town faqs
- No zoning approval is required for a residential fence per the town FAQ; call to confirm heights and easement rules.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Permitting & Inspections
- Phone
- 704-799-4268
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Office 8:30am to 5pm
- Address
- 750 W. Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115
Contact from mooresvillenc.gov — index
Other rules to know
- Town FAQ: 'the town does not require zoning approval to install a fence.' Commercial fences may need town zoning approval and an Iredell County building permit.
- Town is not responsible for repairing a fence damaged to access an easement.
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 Mooresville, NC?
No. The Town of Mooresville does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Mooresville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in the backyard (residential). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (residential).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Mooresville?
Fences can be placed on the property line; a survey may be needed to confirm the line and utility easements.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Mooresville?
Building Permitting & Inspections. Phone 704-799-4268, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Mooresville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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