Town of Clayton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Clayton? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Clayton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Clayton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
Still being confirmed with Clayton: What are the maximum fence heights by yard, and what is the Zoning Compliance Permit fee for a fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Clayton
Steps based on townofclaytonnc.org — Residential Commercial Permits
- Complete the Zoning Compliance Permit application and select Fence.
- Prepare a fence site plan (lot-line distances in red, easements, height) and an image of the fence.
- Email each item as its own PDF to [email protected] (subject: property address and 'Fence Permit Application'), or deliver paper in person at 111 E Second St.
- Pay the review fee; fees are due before staff begin review.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees paid before review begins; amounts on Town fee schedule
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-553-5002
- [email protected]
- Address
- 111 E Second St, Clayton, NC 27520
Contact from townofclaytonnc.org — Residential Commercial Permits
What to submit
- Zoning Compliance Permit application (Fence permit type)
- Review fee
- Sketch/site plan showing distances from all lot lines, easements and fence dimensions including height
- Image of proposed fence showing height and material
- Owner's Consent Form if applicant is not the owner
Other rules to know
- Fence site plan handout lists general maximum heights of 4 ft and 6 ft by setback, but does not clearly state limits per lot line.
- Handout says HOA approval may also be needed.
- Neighbor approval needed to connect to a neighboring fence.
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 Clayton, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Clayton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Clayton?
Complete the Zoning Compliance Permit application and select Fence. Prepare a fence site plan (lot-line distances in red, easements, height) and an image of the fence. Email each item as its own PDF to [email protected] (subject: property address and 'Fence Permit Application'), or deliver paper in person at 111 E Second St. Pay the review fee; fees are due before staff begin review. 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 Clayton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Clayton?
Permit Specialist / Planning Department. Phone 919-553-5002, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Clayton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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