Town of Four Oaks fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Four Oaks? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Four Oaks 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
- 7 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft max in front yard if more than 75% solid source
- Corner lots
- Must not impede vision (Section 204 visibility triangle) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls shall meet a setback of six inches from the property line (206.11.4). source
- Not allowed
- No material prohibition found in 206.11; fences over 7 ft must be open type (woven wire or wrought iron). source
- How to apply
- Call 984-209-5358 source
Still being confirmed with Four Oaks: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Four Oaks
- Call Planning & Zoning at 984-209-5358 to confirm whether a permit is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Mike Cook
Chief Building Inspector / Planning & Zoning CZO
- Phone
- 984-209-5358
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Town Hall Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
- Address
- 304 N Main St, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Contact from fouroaks-nc.com — planning zoning and inspections
Other rules to know
- Zoning ordinance 206.11 states no fence permit requirement; permit status not found, so confirm.
- Commercial/industrial districts allow up to 10 ft.
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 Four Oaks, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Four Oaks before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Four Oaks?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft max. Front (street) yard: 3 ft max in front yard if more than 75% solid. Corner lots: Must not impede vision (Section 204 visibility triangle).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Four Oaks?
Fences and walls shall meet a setback of six inches from the property line (206.11.4).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Four Oaks?
Call Planning & Zoning at 984-209-5358 to confirm whether a permit is needed. 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 Four Oaks (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Four Oaks?
Mike Cook, Chief Building Inspector / Planning & Zoning CZO. Phone 984-209-5358, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Four Oaks's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance 206.11 Fences and walls
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