Town of Waxhaw fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Waxhaw? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Waxhaw before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 704-843-2195 source
Still being confirmed with Waxhaw: Does a residential fence in Town of Waxhaw need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Waxhaw
- Call Town of Waxhaw planning (704-843-2195) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit and what height limits apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Waxhaw Planning
- Phone
- 704-843-2195
Contact from unioncountync.gov — municipal planning departments
Other rules to know
- The Town's permits page says applications are uploaded and paid through the Waxhaw Permit Portal (or paid at the Town Hall customer service window or by mail to PO Box 6), but no fence rules were found; the Land Development Code (adopted March 23, 2021, revised Nov. 15, 2023) has no fence section in the parts read.
- Retaining walls: 'All walls require a permit'; walls over 48 inches of unbalanced fill need engineered plans, a building permit and a sealed verification letter.
- Section 3.2.2(E)(1) plot plan review covers accessory structures and additions to single-family homes; it does not say whether fences count.
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 Waxhaw, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Waxhaw before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Waxhaw?
Call Town of Waxhaw planning (704-843-2195) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit and what height limits 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 the Town of Waxhaw (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Waxhaw?
Town of Waxhaw Planning. Phone 704-843-2195.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Waxhaw's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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