Unincorporated Mecklenburg County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mecklenburg County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Mecklenburg County 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 980-314-2633 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Mecklenburg County: Which office handles fence zoning questions for unincorporated Mecklenburg County?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mecklenburg County
Steps based on code.mecknc.gov — circ
- Find which town's planning jurisdiction your property is in, and ask that office about fence rules.
- For building-code questions call CIRC at 980-314-CODE (2633).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 980-314-2633
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- CIRC, 2145 Suttle Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208
Contact from code.mecknc.gov — circ
Other rules to know
- Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement's Code Info & Resource Center (CIRC) handles building code and permit questions but does not handle fences; fencing and zoning questions go to the planning/zoning office of the jurisdiction (Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Matthews or Pineville).
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 Mecklenburg County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Mecklenburg County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mecklenburg County?
Find which town's planning jurisdiction your property is in, and ask that office about fence rules. For building-code questions call CIRC at 980-314-CODE (2633). 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 Mecklenburg County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County Code Info & Resource Center (CIRC). Phone 980-314-2633.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Mecklenburg County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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