Town of North Topsail Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of North Topsail Beach? Yes. The Town of North Topsail Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Rear yard: 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front and side yards: ornamental fences not over 4 ft source
- How to apply
- Call 910-581-3008
Still being confirmed with North Topsail Beach: What is the fence permit fee, and what are the fence setbacks from property lines?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of North Topsail Beach
- Prepare a plot plan, a picture of the fence style, and a V-Zone Certificate if the fence is solid.
- Log in to the Town's Citizen Serve portal, then Services > Planning and Zoning > Apply online > Fence Permit.
- Complete and submit the application.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 910-581-3008
What to submit
- Plot plan or sketch showing fence location, length, width and height
- Picture or image of the proposed fence or gate style
- V-Zone Certificate from a registered design professional if the fence is solid or likely to trap debris
Other rules to know
- UDO Sec. 4.03.07: a zoning permit must be obtained from the Zoning Administrator for any fence; no fence may interfere with motorists' line of sight; fences must be kept in sound condition.
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 North Topsail Beach, NC?
Yes. The Town of North Topsail Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of North Topsail Beach?
Side and rear yards: Rear yard: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front and side yards: ornamental fences not over 4 ft.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of North Topsail Beach?
Prepare a plot plan, a picture of the fence style, and a V-Zone Certificate if the fence is solid. Log in to the Town's Citizen Serve portal, then Services > Planning and Zoning > Apply online > Fence Permit. Complete and submit the application. 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 North Topsail 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 North Topsail Beach?
Planning Director & Zoning Administrator. Phone 910-581-3008.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of North Topsail Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: North Topsail Beach UDO Sec. 4.03.07 Fences
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