City of Wilmington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Wilmington? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Wilmington 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 910.254.0900 source
Still being confirmed with Wilmington: Does a residential fence need a permit in Wilmington, and what are the LDC height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Wilmington
Steps based on wilmingtonnc.gov — Building Permits
- Contact City Zoning (910.254.0900, [email protected]) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and what the Land Development Code allows.
- If a building permit is needed, apply to New Hanover County through the COAST portal or in person at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 170.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City Zoning
- Phone
- 910.254.0900
- [email protected]
- Address
- Skyline Center, 929 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC
Contact from wilmingtonnc.gov — Building Permits
Other rules to know
- The City's building permit page says a building permit is required for 'accessory structures' within city limits but does not say whether a fence counts; it says New Hanover County issues building permits (COAST portal, 910.798.7308, [email protected]).
- Fence standards would be in the Land Development Code; the code text could not be opened.
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 City of Wilmington, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Wilmington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Wilmington?
Contact City Zoning (910.254.0900, [email protected]) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and what the Land Development Code allows. If a building permit is needed, apply to New Hanover County through the COAST portal or in person at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 170. 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 City of Wilmington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Wilmington?
City Zoning. Phone 910.254.0900, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Wilmington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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