Town of Mint Hill fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Mint Hill? No. The Town of Mint Hill does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Mint Hill's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft in the front yard (outside the Downtown Overlay District) source
- Distance from lot line
- Place the fence so you can maintain it from your own property; no fences in the right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Call 704-545-9726 source
How to build within the rules in the Town of Mint Hill
Steps based on cms5.revize.com — zoning faq
- No permit is needed; keep the fence 5 ft or lower in the front yard and 7 ft or lower in side and rear yards, out of the right-of-way.
- Questions: Town of Mint Hill, 704-545-9726.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 704-545-9726
- [email protected]
- Address
- 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Contact from minthill.com — licenses permits
Other rules to know
- Town zoning FAQ: a permit is not required to install a fence, but it must meet UDO Section 6.9.2.
- Different limits apply in the Downtown Overlay District.
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 Mint Hill, NC?
No. The Town of Mint Hill does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Mint Hill?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 5 ft in the front yard (outside the Downtown Overlay District).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Mint Hill?
Place the fence so you can maintain it from your own property; no fences in the right-of-way.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Mint Hill?
Planning Department (Town Hall). Phone 704-545-9726, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Mint Hill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Mint Hill UDO Section 6.9.2
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