Unincorporated Orange County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Orange County 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 Unincorporated Orange County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated Orange County need a zoning compliance or building permit, and what are the limits and fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County
- Call Orange County Planning & Inspections at 919-732-8181 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If required, email the completed application to [email protected] or use the County permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-732-8181
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
- Address
- 300 West Tryon Street, P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Contact from orangecountync.gov — Building Permits
Other rules to know
- Building Inspections handles building permits for rural Orange County; Planning & Zoning handles setbacks. Residents of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Mebane or Hillsborough should contact their town.
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 Orange County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Orange 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 Orange County?
Call Orange County Planning & Inspections at 919-732-8181 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If required, email the completed application to [email protected] or use the County permit portal. 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 Orange County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County?
Planning & Inspections (Building Inspections / Planning). Phone 919-732-8181, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Orange County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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