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New Hanover County, North Carolina

Town of Kure Beach fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Kure Beach? Yes. The Town of Kure Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Kure Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Distance from lot line
Fences are an exception to the rule that structures needing a building permit may not be in the setback area (Section 15.36.010), so fences may be placed in setback areas. source
How to apply
Online portal, in person source

Still being confirmed with Kure Beach: What are the fence height limits and permit fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Kure Beach

Steps based on townofkurebeach.org — permits

  1. Fill out the Town's Fence Permit Application (printable PDF or the fillable online form, which goes directly to the Building Inspection office).
  2. Submit it to the Department of Development and Compliance, Kure Beach Town Hall, 117 Settlers Lane.
  3. Call the department at 910-458-6535 or 910-458-8216 with questions or to set up a meeting.
  4. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Bethany White
Director of Development and Compliance

Phone
910-458-8216
Email
[email protected]
Hours
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Address
Kure Beach Town Hall, 117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449

Contact from townofkurebeach.org — development and compliance

What to submit

Official application form or packet

Town of Kure Beach online permit portal

Other rules to know

  • No fence height limits were found in the sources 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 Town of Kure Beach, NC?

Yes. The Town of Kure Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.

How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Kure Beach?

Fences are an exception to the rule that structures needing a building permit may not be in the setback area (Section 15.36.010), so fences may be placed in setback areas.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Kure Beach?

Fill out the Town's Fence Permit Application (printable PDF or the fillable online form, which goes directly to the Building Inspection office). Submit it to the Department of Development and Compliance, Kure Beach Town Hall, 117 Settlers Lane. Call the department at 910-458-6535 or 910-458-8216 with questions or to set up a meeting. 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 Kure Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Kure Beach?

Bethany White, Director of Development and Compliance. Phone 910-458-8216, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the Town of Kure Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Kure Beach Code 15.36.010 Control of Yards/Setbacks

  1. townofkurebeach.org — permits
  2. townofkurebeach.org — development and compliance
  3. townofkurebeach.org — 15.36.010 control of yard setbacks

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