Town of Benson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Benson? Yes. The Town of Benson requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Benson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft solid source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front and street side yards, open or solid) source
- Good side faces
- In required buffers, finished faces toward the adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link not permitted for required buffering/screening and may not extend forward of the front facade (residential); no exposed concrete block walls; razor/concertina/barbed wire limited to industrial or utility properties; no fence in an access or utility easement. source
- How to apply
- Call 919-894-3553 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Benson
Steps based on townofbenson.com — Fence Permit updated August 2024
- Complete the Town of Benson Fence Permit form.
- Attach a plot plan and HOA approval if applicable.
- Submit to Planning, Zoning, Inspections at 303 E. Church St. (call 919-894-3553 to confirm how).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-894-3553
- [email protected]
- Address
- 303 E. Church St., Benson, NC 27504
Contact from townofbenson.com — Fence Permit updated August 2024
What to submit
- Fence Permit (zoning compliance) form
- Plot plan showing proposed fence location
- HOA approval documentation if in an HOA
- Fence type, location, height, length
Other rules to know
- Fence must not block vision on driveways and streets.
- Pools: fence at least 4 ft, isolating the pool.
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 Benson, NC?
Yes. The Town of Benson requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Benson?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft solid. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front and street side yards, open or solid).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Benson?
In required buffers, finished faces toward the adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Benson?
Complete the Town of Benson Fence Permit form. Attach a plot plan and HOA approval if applicable. Submit to Planning, Zoning, Inspections at 303 E. Church St. (call 919-894-3553 to confirm how). 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 Benson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Benson?
Planning, Zoning, Inspections Department. Phone 919-894-3553, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Benson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: UDO 156.603.C.6 Fences and walls
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