City of Greenville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Greenville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Greenville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- No greater than 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential front yard: no greater than 6 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- No numeric setback found; no fence or portion of a fence may be located in or extend into a public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Residential fences must be brick, stone, stucco, wrought iron, wood or similar in appearance and durability; chain link or woven wire allowed only in the side and rear yard behind the front building line; barbed or concertina wire only within bona fide agricultural operations. source
- How to apply
- Call 252-329-4498 source
Still being confirmed with Greenville: Does Greenville require a zoning compliance letter for a typical residential fence, and is there a fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Greenville
Steps based on greenvillenc.gov — Plans Maps Applications
- Call the City Planning Division at 252-329-4498 before building to confirm whether a zoning compliance letter is needed for your fence and that it meets setbacks.
- If required, complete the city's Zoning Compliance Application (Plans, Maps & Applications page).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 252-329-4498
- Address
- Planning Division, City of Greenville, NC
Contact from greenvillenc.gov — Inspections and Permitting FAQs
What to submit
- Zoning compliance application (city lists a Zoning Compliance Application on its Plans, Maps & Applications page)
Other rules to know
- Conflict between sources: the city code says no fence may be erected until a zoning compliance letter (and a building permit, if applicable) is issued, while the city's Inspections and Permitting FAQ says a building permit is not required for a fence but to contact Planning to confirm the fence is on your property and meets setbacks.
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 City of Greenville, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Greenville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Greenville?
Side and rear yards: No greater than 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential front yard: no greater than 6 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Greenville?
No numeric setback found; no fence or portion of a fence may be located in or extend into a public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Greenville?
Call the City Planning Division at 252-329-4498 before building to confirm whether a zoning compliance letter is needed for your fence and that it meets setbacks. If required, complete the city's Zoning Compliance Application (Plans, Maps & Applications page). 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 City of Greenville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Greenville?
Planning Division. Phone 252-329-4498.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Greenville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Greenville City Code, Title 9, Chapter 4, fence standards subsection (M) Fences
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