City of Jacksonville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Jacksonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front of the front wall of the principal building: not greater than 4 ft (mixed-use and residential) source
- Corner lots
- Front and corner side yards in Downtown districts: 4 ft maximum source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences are permitted on property lines but may not be within easements or rights-of-way, may not block sidewalks, and may not substantially interfere with motorist sight lines. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed or concertina wire and aboveground electrified fences (unless an approved security plan or bona fide agricultural use); fences of debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood, tires or waste materials. source
- How to apply
- Email source
Still being confirmed with Jacksonville: Does a typical residential fence in Jacksonville need a zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville
Steps based on jacksonvillenc.gov — Applications Checklists
- Call 910-938-5232 (Option 2, zoning) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- If so, complete the Zoning Permit Application and email it to [email protected] to start review.
- Pay fees per the City fee schedule.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 910-938-5232
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC
Contact from jacksonvillenc.gov — Applications Checklists
What to submit
- Zoning Permit Application (the city's application page lists no fence-specific form; call to confirm which application applies)
Other rules to know
- UDO Sec. 5.4 does not itself state a fence permit requirement; call to confirm whether a zoning permit is needed.
- No fence may block or divert natural drainage onto or off another property.
- Allowed materials include treated or rot-resistant wood, wrought iron, decorative metal, chain link, brick, stone and masonry.
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 Jacksonville, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Jacksonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. UDO Sec. 5.4 does not itself state a fence permit requirement; call to confirm whether a zoning permit is needed.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Jacksonville?
Side and rear yards: Up to 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front of the front wall of the principal building: not greater than 4 ft (mixed-use and residential). Corner lots: Front and corner side yards in Downtown districts: 4 ft maximum.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Jacksonville?
Fences are permitted on property lines but may not be within easements or rights-of-way, may not block sidewalks, and may not substantially interfere with motorist sight lines.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville?
Call 910-938-5232 (Option 2, zoning) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning permit. If so, complete the Zoning Permit Application and email it to [email protected] to start review. Pay fees per the City fee schedule. 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 Jacksonville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville?
Planning & Permitting. Phone 910-938-5232, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Jacksonville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Jacksonville UDO Sec. 5.4 Fences and Walls
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