Town of Pine Level fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Pine Level? Yes. The Town of Pine Level 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 Pine Level (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
- 7 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft max in any front yard (including along side lot line to front of principal building) unless approved by Board of Commissioners source
- Corner lots
- Must not impede vision (Section 305) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls are exempt from setback requirements (404.10(D)). source
- How to apply
- Call (919) 965-2284 source
Still being confirmed with Pine Level: What is the fence zoning permit fee and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Pine Level
Steps based on pinelevel.org — Unified Development Ordinance Amended March 10 2025
- Obtain a zoning permit from the zoning administrator (call 919-965-2284 for the form and fee).
- Submit with a site or plot plan.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (919) 965-2284
- Address
- 306 East Brown Street, Pine Level, NC 27568
Contact from pinelevel.org — ordinances
What to submit
- Zoning permit application
- Site or plot plan
Other rules to know
- Commercial (C, HB) and industrial (LI) 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 Pine Level, NC?
Yes. The Town of Pine Level requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Pine Level?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft max. Front (street) yard: 3 ft max in any front yard (including along side lot line to front of principal building) unless approved by Board of Commissioners. Corner lots: Must not impede vision (Section 305).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Pine Level?
Fences and walls are exempt from setback requirements (404.10(D)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Pine Level?
Obtain a zoning permit from the zoning administrator (call 919-965-2284 for the form and fee). Submit with a site or plot plan. 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 Pine Level (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Pine Level?
Town Hall / Zoning Administrator. Phone (919) 965-2284.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Pine Level's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: UDO 404.10 Fences and Walls; 602.1 Zoning Permit Required
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