Unincorporated Rowan County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Rowan County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Rowan County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Rowan County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 704-216-8588 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Rowan County: Does a residential fence need a zoning permit in Unincorporated Rowan County, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Rowan County
- Call the zoning office at 704-216-8588 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 704-216-8588
- [email protected]
- Address
- 402 N Main Street, Room 204, Salisbury, NC 28144
Contact from rowancountync.gov — Zoning Permits
Other rules to know
- County Zoning Ordinance applies outside municipal limits and ETJ; the county page does not mention fences.
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 Rowan County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Rowan 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 Rowan County?
Call the zoning office at 704-216-8588 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 Rowan County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Rowan County?
Planning & Development (Zoning Permits). Phone 704-216-8588, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Rowan County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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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.