Town of Richlands fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Richlands? Yes. The Town of Richlands 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 Richlands (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft within 15 ft of a major or minor road if a rear or side yard borders it with no driveway access source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential: no higher than 4 ft within 15 ft of the street source
- Corner lots
- Corner visibility rules apply in all cases source
- How to apply
- Call 910-324-3301 source
Still being confirmed with Richlands: Does the zoning permit have a fee, and what are the side and rear yard height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Richlands
Steps based on richlandsnc.gov — ordinances and forms
- Get the Town's Zoning Permit form from the Ordinances & Forms page (or call 910-324-3301).
- Submit it to Town Hall, 302 S Wilmington Street, before placing the fence; call to confirm how to submit and the fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 910-324-3301
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Address
- 302 S Wilmington Street, PO Box 245, Richlands, NC 28574
Contact from richlandsnc.gov — ordinances and forms
What to submit
- Zoning Compliance Permit application (the town lists a Zoning Permit form)
Other rules to know
- Code Sec. 153.120: an approved zoning compliance permit is required prior to placement of any fence; walls and shrub barriers count as fences.
- Pool fences are governed by Sec. 153.091.
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 Richlands, NC?
Yes. The Town of Richlands requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Richlands?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft within 15 ft of a major or minor road if a rear or side yard borders it with no driveway access. Front (street) yard: Residential: no higher than 4 ft within 15 ft of the street. Corner lots: Corner visibility rules apply in all cases.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Richlands?
Get the Town's Zoning Permit form from the Ordinances & Forms page (or call 910-324-3301). Submit it to Town Hall, 302 S Wilmington Street, before placing the fence; call to confirm how to submit and the fee. 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 Richlands (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Richlands?
Town Hall / Code Enforcement, Planning and Zoning. Phone 910-324-3301.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Richlands's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Richlands Code Sec. 153.120 Fences
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