Town of Stallings fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Stallings? Yes. The Town of Stallings requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (6 ft on a rear yard abutting an alley unless 15 ft or more inside the property boundary) source
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction of cross-visibility between 30 and 96 inches above the intersection center in the sight triangle; corner-lot front yard 5 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls may be located in any yard (sight triangles on corner lots must be protected). Not over easements without approval from Public Works and Planning. source
- Good side faces
- All finished sides of a fence must face off-site. source
- Not allowed
- Chain-link, vinyl-coated chain-link or similar-looking fencing (limited exceptions, e.g., screened chain link within the first 15 ft of a rear yard abutting an alley). Welded wire must sit inside a masonry wall, solid wood or decorative wood/vinyl fence of equal or greater height. Front-yard fences in SFR, MFT, TC, MU and TNDO districts must be decorative material. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Stallings
Steps based on stallingsnc.org — Apply for a Permit
- Draw a plot plan sketch showing where the fence will go (the Town posts an example).
- Apply for a zoning permit online (choose New Accessory Structure) or bring the Zoning Permit form and sketch to the Town Hall front desk, 315 Stallings Road.
- Pay the fee from the Town's Fee Schedule; allow 1–2 weeks for review.
- Build to the limits: 5 ft in front yards, 8 ft in side/rear yards not on a street or alley, finished side facing out, no chain link.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town Fee Schedule
- Review time
- 1–2 weeks
Who to contact
Katie King
Planner I
- Phone
- 704-821-0310
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall front desk, 315 Stallings Road, Stallings, NC
Contact from stallingsnc.org — Apply for a Permit
What to submit
- Zoning permit application (online or paper form)
- Plot plan sketch showing the fence location
Other rules to know
- A zoning permit from the Development Ordinance Administrator is required for all fences and walls (Development Ordinance §2.13-2(A)); fences are applied for as a New Accessory Structure.
- Fee is on the Town's current Fee Schedule.
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 Stallings, NC?
Yes. The Town of Stallings requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Stallings?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (6 ft on a rear yard abutting an alley unless 15 ft or more inside the property boundary). Front (street) yard: 5 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: No obstruction of cross-visibility between 30 and 96 inches above the intersection center in the sight triangle; corner-lot front yard 5 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Stallings?
Fences and walls may be located in any yard (sight triangles on corner lots must be protected). Not over easements without approval from Public Works and Planning.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Stallings?
All finished sides of a fence must face off-site.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Stallings?
Draw a plot plan sketch showing where the fence will go (the Town posts an example). Apply for a zoning permit online (choose New Accessory Structure) or bring the Zoning Permit form and sketch to the Town Hall front desk, 315 Stallings Road. Pay the fee from the Town's Fee Schedule; allow 1–2 weeks for review. Build to the limits: 5 ft in front yards, 8 ft in side/rear yards not on a street or alley, finished side facing out, no chain link. 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 Stallings (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Stallings?
Katie King, Planner I. Phone 704-821-0310, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Stallings's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Stallings Development Ordinance §2.13-2 Fences and Walls; §2.10–2.11
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