Town of Indian Trail fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Indian Trail? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Indian Trail before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft in the rear yard setback source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in required front yards source
- Corner lots
- Fences over 2 ft above curb level are prohibited in intersection visibility triangles (legs at least 35 ft on local/collector streets), except fences less than 20% solid kept clear of plantings over 2 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must sit on the owner's property; none in the public right-of-way or stormwater easements. A fence in a storm drainage easement needs Engineering Director approval and may not impede stormwater flow. source
- Good side faces
- All support structures must be on the inside of the fence covering material. source
- Not allowed
- Bright colors (orange, yellow or red); signs or advertising other than a contractor placard up to 1 sq ft; electric and barbed-wire fences (except RSF district for bona fide farming); barbed, razor and concertina wire except at correctional, public safety or potable water facilities and livestock enclosures. Chain link needs landscaping buffers; powder-coated chain link allowed on side and rear lines but not a corner side line. Underground pet fencing is allowed. source
- How to apply
- Call 704-821-5401 source
Still being confirmed with Indian Trail: Does a residential fence in Indian Trail need a zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Indian Trail
- Call Indian Trail Planning (704-821-5401) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit; the Town takes permit applications online.
- Keep the fence to 4 ft in the front yard, 6 ft in interior side yards and 8 ft in the rear yard, on your own property and out of easements and sight triangles.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Indian Trail Planning
- Phone
- 704-821-5401
- Address
- 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Rd (PO Box 2430), Indian Trail, NC 28079
Contact from indiantrail.org — faq
Other rules to know
- The Town's FAQ says a zoning permit is required for structural additions and that detached structures require permitting, but neither it nor UDO 710 says expressly whether a fence needs a permit.
- Fences around tennis courts, pools and similar recreational facilities are exempt from the height limits.
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 Indian Trail, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Indian Trail before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Town's FAQ says a zoning permit is required for structural additions and that detached structures require permitting, but neither it nor UDO 710 says expressly whether a fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Indian Trail?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft in the rear yard setback. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in required front yards. Corner lots: Fences over 2 ft above curb level are prohibited in intersection visibility triangles (legs at least 35 ft on local/collector streets), except fences less than 20% solid kept clear of plantings over 2 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Indian Trail?
Fences must sit on the owner's property; none in the public right-of-way or stormwater easements. A fence in a storm drainage easement needs Engineering Director approval and may not impede stormwater flow.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Indian Trail?
All support structures must be on the inside of the fence covering material.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Indian Trail?
Call Indian Trail Planning (704-821-5401) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit; the Town takes permit applications online. Keep the fence to 4 ft in the front yard, 6 ft in interior side yards and 8 ft in the rear yard, on your own property and out of easements and sight triangles. 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 Indian Trail (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Indian Trail?
Town of Indian Trail Planning. Phone 704-821-5401.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Indian Trail's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Indian Trail UDO Chapter 710 (§710.050–710.060) fences; §1350.040 visibility triangles
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