Town of Wilson's Mills fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wilson's Mills? Yes. The Town of Wilson's Mills 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 Wilson's Mills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- How to apply
- Call 919-938-3885 source
Still being confirmed with Wilson's Mills: What are the maximum fence heights and setbacks, and how is the application submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wilson's Mills
Steps based on wilsonsmillsnc.org — 512
- Download the Zoning Compliance Permit Application from the Planning Department pages.
- Include a plot plan showing the fence location.
- Submit to Town Hall (call 919-938-3885 to confirm how) with the $50 fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50 fence fee
- Review time
- Often a few days
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-938-3885
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
- Address
- 4083 Wilson's Mills Road, Wilson's Mills, NC 27577
Contact from wilsonsmillsnc.org — 512
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Code Sec. 30-681 requires a zoning permit for structures including fences; development plan required (Sec. 30-681(c)).
- Town page says a new fence may need a permit and the process often takes only a few days.
- Construction without permit doubles the permit cost.
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 Wilson's Mills, NC?
Yes. The Town of Wilson's Mills requires a permit before you build a fence. Town page says a new fence may need a permit and the process often takes only a few days.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Wilson's Mills?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wilson's Mills?
Download the Zoning Compliance Permit Application from the Planning Department pages. Include a plot plan showing the fence location. Submit to Town Hall (call 919-938-3885 to confirm how) with the $50 fee. 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 Wilson's Mills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wilson's Mills?
Planning Department. Phone 919-938-3885.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wilson's Mills's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Sec. 30-681 Zoning permits
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