Unincorporated Pitt County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Pitt County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Pitt County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 252-902-3150 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Pitt County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated Pitt County need any permit, and are there height or setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Pitt County
Steps based on pittcountync.gov — Permitting Center
- Call Pitt County Permitting and Inspections at 252-902-3150 to confirm whether your fence needs any permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 252-902-3150
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Address
- Permitting and Inspections, 1717 W 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834
Contact from pittcountync.gov — Permitting Center
Other rules to know
- Pitt County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3(C)(2) lists landscaping features such as fences as exempt from zoning permits.
- The county Permitting Center page lists pasture, wire mesh or split-rail fencing as work that typically does not require a building permit; other fence types are not covered, and the page says to call to confirm.
- The county ordinance text read did not contain general residential fence heights or 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 Unincorporated Pitt County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Pitt 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 Pitt County?
Call Pitt County Permitting and Inspections at 252-902-3150 to confirm whether your fence needs any permit. 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 Pitt County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Pitt County?
Permitting and Inspections. Phone 252-902-3150.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Pitt County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Pitt County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3(C)(2) (exemptions from zoning permit)
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