Town of Farmville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Farmville? Yes. The Town of Farmville requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Farmville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 residential Zoning Compliance Application source
- Side and rear yards
- Rear decorative or boundary fences up to 6 ft in residential districts source
- Front (street) yard
- Front fences and walls up to 5 ft source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots: front fences up to 4 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be within your lot lines and 5 ft from any property line adjoining a street right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Farmville
Steps based on farmvillenc.gov — ZoningBrochure
- Complete the Zoning Compliance Application.
- Attach a plot plan showing dimensions to property lines and structures.
- Submit by email to the permit contact ([email protected]) or at Town Hall, 3672 N Main Street, with the $25 residential fee.
- Get any building permit you need after the certificate is approved.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25 residential Zoning Compliance Application fee (brochure)
Who to contact
Jessica Stepps
Planning & Development (permit submissions)
- Phone
- 252-753-6720
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 7:30am-5:30pm Mon-Thu, 8:00am-12:00pm Fri (brochure)
- Address
- Farmville Town Hall, 3672 N Main Street, Farmville, NC 27828
Contact from farmvillenc.gov — planning development
What to submit
- Zoning Compliance Application
- Plot plan showing dimensions between existing and proposed structures and the property lines (application is not reviewed without it)
Other rules to know
- After the Zoning Compliance Certificate is approved, you are responsible for any necessary building permits, also issued by Planning and Inspections.
- The Planning page and the brochure list different office phone numbers (252-753-6720 and 252-753-5921).
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 Farmville, NC?
Yes. The Town of Farmville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Farmville?
Side and rear yards: Rear decorative or boundary fences up to 6 ft in residential districts. Front (street) yard: Front fences and walls up to 5 ft. Corner lots: Corner lots: front fences up to 4 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Farmville?
Fences must be within your lot lines and 5 ft from any property line adjoining a street right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Farmville?
$25 residential Zoning Compliance Application.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Farmville?
Complete the Zoning Compliance Application. Attach a plot plan showing dimensions to property lines and structures. Submit by email to the permit contact ([email protected]) or at Town Hall, 3672 N Main Street, with the $25 residential fee. Get any building permit you need after the certificate is approved. 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 Farmville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Farmville?
Jessica Stepps, Planning & Development (permit submissions). Phone 252-753-6720, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Farmville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the Town of Farmville? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.