Town of Cornelius fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Cornelius? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Cornelius before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 704-896-2461 source
Still being confirmed with Cornelius: Does a residential fence in Cornelius need a $75 Residential Zoning Permit, and what heights are allowed?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Cornelius
Steps based on cornelius.org — permits, applications, fees
- Contact Cornelius Planning (704-896-2461, [email protected], Monday-Friday 8:30-5) to ask whether your fence needs a Residential Zoning Permit.
- If it does, email the application and $75 fee information to [email protected].
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 704-896-2461
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, P.O. Box 399, Cornelius, NC 28031
Contact from cornelius.org — permits, applications, fees
Other rules to know
- The Town's Permits page lists a Residential Zoning Permit ($75.00) for new construction, additions and accessory structures, but does not say whether fences need one.
- Cornelius applications and forms (other than building permits) are emailed to [email protected] with the fee; building permits go through Mecklenburg County.
- No residential fence height rules were found in the Land Development Code sections opened (amended through February 16, 2026).
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 Cornelius, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Cornelius before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Cornelius?
Contact Cornelius Planning (704-896-2461, [email protected], Monday-Friday 8:30-5) to ask whether your fence needs a Residential Zoning Permit. If it does, email the application and $75 fee information to [email protected]. 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 Cornelius (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Cornelius?
Planning Department. Phone 704-896-2461, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Cornelius's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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