Unincorporated Johnston County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Johnston County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Johnston County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Distance from lot line
- County FAQ: Johnston County does not have a setback requirement for fences; keep the fence entirely on your side of the property line. source
- How to apply
- Call (919) 989-5150
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Johnston County: Is any county zoning approval or height limit applicable to a residential fence in unincorporated areas?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Johnston County
- Call Planning at (919) 989-5150 to confirm whether any zoning approval applies to your fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (919) 989-5150
- [email protected]
- Address
- Land Use Center, 309 E. Market Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
Contact from johnstonnc.gov — faqs.cfm
Other rules to know
- County Building Inspections lists fences among projects that do not require a (building) permit; zoning permit status not stated.
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 Unincorporated Johnston County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Johnston County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Johnston County?
County FAQ: Johnston County does not have a setback requirement for fences; keep the fence entirely on your side of the property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Johnston County?
Call Planning at (919) 989-5150 to confirm whether any zoning approval applies to your fence. 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 Unincorporated Johnston County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Johnston County?
Planning Department. Phone (919) 989-5150, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Johnston County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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