Town of Weddington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Weddington? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Weddington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (residential, except court perimeter fences) source
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft in the front yard (residential) source
- Corner lots
- No structures or improvements over 3 1/2 ft within 10 ft of an intersection's right-of-way source
- Distance from lot line
- No portion of a fence or wall may be within the established right-of-way of a publicly maintained road without an encroachment agreement. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Weddington: Does a residential fence in Weddington need a zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Weddington
- Call Town Hall (704-846-2709; Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- If so, submit the Zoning Permit Application as PDFs through the Town's Self-Service Permitting Portal (mail and email are not accepted).
- Keep the fence to 5 ft in the front yard and 8 ft in side and rear yards, out of the road right-of-way.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Weddington Planning
- Phone
- 704-846-2709
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Address
- 1924 Weddington Rd., Weddington, NC 28104
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What to submit
Other rules to know
- The Town's permits page says permits are required for all new construction and that applications must be filed through the Self-Service Permitting Portal (mail or email applications are not accepted); its Zoning Permit Application does not list fences as a project type.
- Subdivision entry and perimeter walls need Planning Board review before construction.
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 Weddington, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Weddington before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Weddington?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (residential, except court perimeter fences). Front (street) yard: 5 ft in the front yard (residential). Corner lots: No structures or improvements over 3 1/2 ft within 10 ft of an intersection's right-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Weddington?
No portion of a fence or wall may be within the established right-of-way of a publicly maintained road without an encroachment agreement.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Weddington?
Call Town Hall (704-846-2709; Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit. If so, submit the Zoning Permit Application as PDFs through the Town's Self-Service Permitting Portal (mail and email are not accepted). Keep the fence to 5 ft in the front yard and 8 ft in side and rear yards, out of the road right-of-way. 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 Weddington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Weddington?
Town of Weddington Planning. Phone 704-846-2709.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Weddington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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