Town of Spencer fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Spencer? Yes. The Town of Spencer 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 Spencer (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 Fence Permit Fee (Town Budget Ordinance) source
- Distance from lot line
- Corner lots: if the fence comes within 35 feet of a street intersection's center point, show it on the site plan; the Planning & Zoning Administrator will help keep a Clear Sight Triangle. source
- Not allowed
- In residential front yards, fencing must be decorative, or wire-based fencing must be screened from view. source
- How to apply
- Call (704) 633-2231 ext. 28 source
Still being confirmed with Spencer: What are Spencer's fence height limits and how is the application submitted (in person, mail or email)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Spencer
Steps based on spencernc.gov — Fence Permit Application 2026 Version
- Complete the Town's Fence Permit Application and sign it.
- Attach a site plan showing the fence location, distances to property lines and buildings, and fence height, material and type.
- Submit to Spencer Town Hall, 460 South Salisbury Ave, or call Planning & Development Services at (704) 633-2231 ext. 28 to confirm how to submit.
- Pay the $25 fence permit fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Steve Blount
Planning & Development Services
- Phone
- (704) 633-2231 ext. 28
- [email protected]
- Address
- Spencer Town Hall, 460 South Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
Contact from spencernc.gov — Fence Permit Application 2026 Version
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Site plan showing address, Rowan County PID, lot size, zoning district, current use, owner/applicant contacts, adjacent streets, boundaries with dimensions, existing and proposed structures, distances from the fence to property lines and buildings, and fence height, material and type
Other rules to know
- An approved Zoning Permit is required before work begins; most small projects including fences and walls may qualify for expedited review.
- Work must follow the Spencer Development Ordinance. Town page references a Worksheet for New Fences & Walls.
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 Spencer, NC?
Yes. The Town of Spencer requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Spencer?
Corner lots: if the fence comes within 35 feet of a street intersection's center point, show it on the site plan; the Planning & Zoning Administrator will help keep a Clear Sight Triangle.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Spencer?
$25 Fence Permit Fee (Town Budget Ordinance).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Spencer?
Complete the Town's Fence Permit Application and sign it. Attach a site plan showing the fence location, distances to property lines and buildings, and fence height, material and type. Submit to Spencer Town Hall, 460 South Salisbury Ave, or call Planning & Development Services at (704) 633-2231 ext. 28 to confirm how to submit. Pay the $25 fence permit fee. 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 Spencer (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Spencer?
Steve Blount, Planning & Development Services. Phone (704) 633-2231 ext. 28, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Spencer's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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