Town of Hillsborough fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Hillsborough? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hillsborough before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Hillsborough: Is there a fee for a fence zoning compliance permit, and is a form required?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Hillsborough
Steps based on hillsboroughnc.gov — zoning compliance permit
- Check whether your fence is exempt (under 30 in., inside the building envelope, or open and under 6 ft and under 50% of the property line).
- If not exempt, submit a zoning compliance permit application to the Planning and Economic Development Division by email, in person at Town Hall, or by mail.
- The Town typically processes zoning compliance permits in 1-2 business days.
- Historic District or landmark property? Also get a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Review time
- Typically 1-2 business days after submission
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-296-9470
- [email protected]
- Address
- Planning and Economic Development Division, 101 E. Orange St., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Contact from hillsboroughnc.gov — zoning compliance permit
What to submit
- Zoning compliance permit application
Other rules to know
- Exempt from the permit: fences under 30 inches tall, fences enclosing an area wholly within the building envelope, and open non-enclosing fences under 6 ft tall and under 50% of the parallel property line (UDO 5.2.15.1.f).
- Historic District or local landmark: a Certificate of Appropriateness is also required, and 6 ft or lower may be required (UDO 5.2.15).
- A building permit may be needed in some cases; those are handled by Orange County.
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 Hillsborough, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hillsborough before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Hillsborough?
Check whether your fence is exempt (under 30 in., inside the building envelope, or open and under 6 ft and under 50% of the property line). If not exempt, submit a zoning compliance permit application to the Planning and Economic Development Division by email, in person at Town Hall, or by mail. The Town typically processes zoning compliance permits in 1-2 business days. Historic District or landmark property? Also get a Certificate of Appropriateness. 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 Hillsborough (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Hillsborough?
Planning and Economic Development Division. Phone 919-296-9470, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Hillsborough's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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