Town of Wrightsville Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wrightsville Beach? Yes. The Town of Wrightsville Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum (8 ft in C-1 to C-4 districts, and in R-1/R-2 along a line abutting C-1, C-2 or C-3) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum (fences along a street right-of-way with vehicular access to the lot, and fences within the front yard setback) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft maximum in the corner-lot sight triangle source
- Not allowed
- Chain link fences are prohibited in R-1 and R-2 districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 910-256-7937 source
Still being confirmed with Wrightsville Beach: Is there a published fence permit form or fee, and a staff email for Planning & Inspections?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wrightsville Beach
Steps based on codelibrary.amlegal.com — Municipal code: 0 0 0 40180
- Get the fence permit application form from the Planning & Inspections Department (910-256-7937).
- Attach a site plan showing fence location, distance from property lines, height and a cross section (corner lots: show the sight triangle).
- Keep fence heights within the limits for your yard; chain link is not allowed in R-1 and R-2.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Inspections Department
Tony Wilson, Planning & Inspections Director
- Phone
- 910-256-7937
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Contact from townofwrightsvillebeach.com — Directory
What to submit
- Fence permit application on the form prepared by the UDO Administrator
- Site plan showing fence location, distance from property lines, height and a cross section
- Corner lots: show compliance with sight triangle rules
Other rules to know
- Applies to fences between the property line and the setback line; height measured from grade at any point along the fence.
- Fences must also meet the town's floodplain ordinances, the NC State Building Code and applicable wind load requirements.
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 Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Yes. The Town of Wrightsville Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wrightsville Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum (8 ft in C-1 to C-4 districts, and in R-1/R-2 along a line abutting C-1, C-2 or C-3). Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum (fences along a street right-of-way with vehicular access to the lot, and fences within the front yard setback). Corner lots: 3 ft maximum in the corner-lot sight triangle.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wrightsville Beach?
Get the fence permit application form from the Planning & Inspections Department (910-256-7937). Attach a site plan showing fence location, distance from property lines, height and a cross section (corner lots: show the sight triangle). Keep fence heights within the limits for your yard; chain link is not allowed in R-1 and R-2. 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 Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach?
Planning & Inspections Department, Tony Wilson, Planning & Inspections Director. Phone 910-256-7937.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wrightsville Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: UDO Section 155.7.10 Fences and Walls
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