Town of Ayden fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ayden? Yes. The Town of Ayden requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- No charge (Zoning Compliance, per Town land use fee table) source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: 4 ft (5 ft for wrought iron and split rail) source
- Corner lots
- Exterior side-yard fences at least 5 ft from the right-of-way source
- Distance from lot line
- Front-yard fences at least 2 ft from the right-of-way and 2 ft from the inside edge of the sidewalk; exterior side-yard fences at least 5 ft from the right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Where a fence is required as a buffer, the finished side must face the use with the lower intensity. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and other cutting or puncturing materials in all districts except B-2, LI, HI and CON. source
- How to apply
- Call 252-481-5870 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Ayden
Steps based on ayden.com — UDO Zoning Compliance FILLABLE Application Town of Ayden FINAL 2020 01 03
- Complete the Zoning Compliance Application and check Fence under Accessory Structure.
- Attach a sketch plan (and elevations if requested).
- Submit to the Planning Department, 4061 East Ave.; call 252-481-5870 to confirm how to submit.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees due at submittal per current fee schedule (Planning page lists no charge)
Who to contact
- Phone
- 252-481-5870
- [email protected]
- Address
- Planning Department, 4061 East Ave., Ayden, NC 28513
Contact from ayden.com — planning
What to submit
- Zoning Compliance Application (Accessory Structure: Fence), signed by owner or agent
- Sketch plan
- Building elevations if requested by the Administrator
Other rules to know
- The form says fees are due at submittal per the current fee schedule, while the Planning page fee table lists Zoning Compliance as no charge; confirm.
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 Ayden, NC?
Yes. The Town of Ayden requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Ayden?
Side and rear yards: Up to 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front yard: 4 ft (5 ft for wrought iron and split rail). Corner lots: Exterior side-yard fences at least 5 ft from the right-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Ayden?
Front-yard fences at least 2 ft from the right-of-way and 2 ft from the inside edge of the sidewalk; exterior side-yard fences at least 5 ft from the right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Ayden?
Where a fence is required as a buffer, the finished side must face the use with the lower intensity.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Ayden?
No charge (Zoning Compliance, per Town land use fee table).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Ayden?
Complete the Zoning Compliance Application and check Fence under Accessory Structure. Attach a sketch plan (and elevations if requested). Submit to the Planning Department, 4061 East Ave.; call 252-481-5870 to confirm how to submit. 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 Ayden (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ayden?
Planning Department. Phone 252-481-5870, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ayden's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ayden UDO Sec. 5-4 Fences & Walls
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