Town of Winterville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Winterville? Yes. The Town of Winterville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft maximum adjacent to the street on a corner lot street side; obstructions over 3 ft limited within corner triangles source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences are exempt from setback and yard requirements if they meet the corner-triangle visibility rules and the fence standards; no encroachment on drainage or utility easements without an Encroachment Permit. source
- Good side faces
- Fencing must be finished on the side facing a right-of-way or adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, particleboard, sheet metal, concrete slabs and concrete barriers; barbed wire only with a permitted agricultural use or permitted keeping of horses. source
- How to apply
- Call 252-756-2221 ext. 2360 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Winterville
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- Download the Zoning Compliance Application and the sample plot plan from the Town's Planning and Zoning Forms page.
- Prepare a plot plan showing the fence.
- Submit to Planning (2571 Railroad St.); call 252-215-2358 to confirm how to submit and any fee.
- Wait for the Zoning Compliance Certificate before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Stephen Penn
Planning and Economic Development Director
- Phone
- 252-756-2221 ext. 2360
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2571 Railroad St., Winterville, NC 28590
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What to submit
- Zoning Compliance Application
- Plot plan (the town posts a sample plot plan)
Other rules to know
- Zoning code (Sec. 3.10) states no fence shall be erected until a Zoning Compliance Certificate is issued by the Zoning Administrator.
- Fences must be kept in safe, attractive condition.
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 Winterville, NC?
Yes. The Town of Winterville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Winterville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in the front yard. Corner lots: 4 ft maximum adjacent to the street on a corner lot street side; obstructions over 3 ft limited within corner triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Winterville?
Fences are exempt from setback and yard requirements if they meet the corner-triangle visibility rules and the fence standards; no encroachment on drainage or utility easements without an Encroachment Permit.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Winterville?
Fencing must be finished on the side facing a right-of-way or adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Winterville?
Download the Zoning Compliance Application and the sample plot plan from the Town's Planning and Zoning Forms page. Prepare a plot plan showing the fence. Submit to Planning (2571 Railroad St.); call 252-215-2358 to confirm how to submit and any fee. Wait for the Zoning Compliance Certificate before building. 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 Winterville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Winterville?
Stephen Penn, Planning and Economic Development Director. Phone 252-756-2221 ext. 2360, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Winterville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Winterville Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3.10 Fences and Walls
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