Town of Princeton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Princeton? Yes. The Town of Princeton 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 Princeton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75 source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Princeton: What are the fence height and setback limits, and is the jotform the Town's current application?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Princeton
- Complete the Town of Princeton Zoning Application and select Fence ($75).
- Upload a scale site plan (and owner approval if needed).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $75
Who to contact
M. King
Town of Princeton
- Phone
- (919) 936-8171
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Address
- 503 Dr. Donnie H. Jones, Jr. Blvd. W., Princeton, NC 27569
Contact from johnstoncountync.org — 1894
What to submit
- Site plan drawn to scale
- Owner approval if applicant is not the owner
Other rules to know
- Town's online zoning application lists Fence ($75) as a permit type; building permits are issued by Johnston County Building Inspections.
- Application hosted on jotform; not confirmed from Town homepage.
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 Princeton, NC?
Yes. The Town of Princeton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Princeton?
$75.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Princeton?
Complete the Town of Princeton Zoning Application and select Fence ($75). Upload a scale site plan (and owner approval if 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 Princeton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Princeton?
M. King, Town of Princeton. Phone (919) 936-8171, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Princeton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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