Town of Selma fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Selma? Yes. The Town of Selma 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 Selma (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Selma: What are the maximum fence heights and setbacks under UDO Appendix C?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Selma
Steps based on selma-nc.com — Zoning Permit Application Single Family or Duplex Residential
- Complete the Zoning Permit application for a fence.
- Attach a site plan and the $50.00 non-refundable fee.
- Submit to Planning Department, 114 N. Raiford St., Selma.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00 due at submittal, non-refundable
- Review time
- Incomplete applications are not reviewed
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-965-9841 ext. 8003
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Selma Planning Department, 114 N. Raiford St., Selma, NC 27576
Contact from selma-nc.com — Planning ZoningFAQEdit
What to submit
- Completed signed Fence zoning permit application
- Site plan (printed aerial photo with fence drawn to scale showing setbacks, materials, height)
- Owner's Consent Form if not the owner
- Floodplain Administrator approval if in a Special Flood Hazard Area
Other rules to know
- Fence rules are in the UDO Appendix C Landscaping, 5. Fences and Walls (not read).
- Permit covers zoning only; other permits (building, fire, NCDOT) separate.
- UDO definition: fences along public street rights-of-way over 6 ft and substantially opaque count as structures.
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 Selma, NC?
Yes. The Town of Selma requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Selma?
$50.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Selma?
Complete the Zoning Permit application for a fence. Attach a site plan and the $50.00 non-refundable fee. Submit to Planning Department, 114 N. Raiford St., Selma. 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 Selma (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Selma?
Planning Department. Phone 919-965-9841 ext. 8003, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Selma's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the Town of Selma? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.