Village of Marvin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Marvin? Yes. The Village of Marvin requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (averaged over any 100 ft run); 6 ft on a rear yard abutting an alley unless 15 ft or more inside the property source
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft in street-abutting yards; 5 ft along interior side lines in front of the front of the house source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction of the sight triangle between 30 and 96 inches above the center of the street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be in any established or required yard if corner-lot sight triangles are protected. Not over easements without approval from Public Works and Planning. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link, welded wire or similar must be on the interior side of a masonry wall or an equal or taller solid/decorative fence. Front-yard fences in SFR-1, SFR-2, SFR-3, RR, MU and TNDO districts must be decorative material. source
- How to apply
- Call 704-843-1680 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Marvin
- Get the Residential Zoning Permit application from the Village Permitting page (or call 704-843-1680, Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
- Plan the fence: 5 ft max in yards facing a street, up to 8 ft behind the front of the house, sight triangles clear, chain link only behind a solid or decorative fence.
- Submit the application with the fee from the Village Fee Schedule and wait for the zoning permit before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Village Fee Schedule
Who to contact
Village of Marvin Planning & Zoning
- Phone
- 704-843-1680
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Fri
- Address
- 10006 Marvin School Road, Marvin, NC 28173
Contact from marvinnc.gov — Permitting
What to submit
- Residential Zoning Permit application (includes accessory structures)
Other rules to know
- Marvin Development Ordinance §2.13-2(A): a zoning permit from the Planning, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator is required for all fences and walls.
- Pool enclosures: fence or wall no less than 4 ft and no more than 8 ft (§2.13-7(C)).
- Fees are on the Village'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 Village of Marvin, NC?
Yes. The Village of Marvin requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Marvin?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (averaged over any 100 ft run); 6 ft on a rear yard abutting an alley unless 15 ft or more inside the property. Front (street) yard: 5 ft in street-abutting yards; 5 ft along interior side lines in front of the front of the house. Corner lots: No obstruction of the sight triangle between 30 and 96 inches above the center of the street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Marvin?
Fences may be in any established or required yard if corner-lot sight triangles are protected. Not over easements without approval from Public Works and Planning.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Marvin?
Get the Residential Zoning Permit application from the Village Permitting page (or call 704-843-1680, Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–2 p.m.). Plan the fence: 5 ft max in yards facing a street, up to 8 ft behind the front of the house, sight triangles clear, chain link only behind a solid or decorative fence. Submit the application with the fee from the Village Fee Schedule and wait for the zoning permit before building. 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 Village of Marvin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Marvin?
Village of Marvin Planning & Zoning. Phone 704-843-1680.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Marvin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Marvin Development Ordinance (OR-2024-05-06) §2.13-2 Fences and Walls; §2.10–2.11
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