Unincorporated Onslow County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Onslow County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Onslow County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 910-455-3661 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Onslow County: Is a building permit ever required for a residential fence in unincorporated Onslow County?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Onslow County
Steps based on onslowcountync.gov — Land Use Handout
- Call Planning & Development at 910-455-3661 (option 3) to confirm no permit is needed for your fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 910-455-3661
- Address
- Onslow County Planning & Development, 234 NW Corridor Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Contact from onslowcountync.gov — Land Use Handout
Other rules to know
- County Land Use handout: fences are not regulated by the zoning ordinance.
- The county advises contacting your neighbor if placing a fence within 3 to 5 ft of a property line; fences should not encroach on access, drainage or utility easements.
- Building permits apply to structures over 12 linear feet in any dimension (Residential Accessory Structure handout); call to ask whether a long fence needs one.
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 Unincorporated Onslow County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Onslow County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Onslow County?
Call Planning & Development at 910-455-3661 (option 3) to confirm no permit is needed for your fence. 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 Unincorporated Onslow County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Onslow County?
Planning & Development. Phone 910-455-3661.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Onslow County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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