Town of Apex fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Apex? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Apex 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
- 7 ft including piers, posts and finials source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches in front yards source
- Corner lots
- Nothing that obstructs motorist sight distance in the sight triangle at street intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be in any required setback, up to but not on or over the property line (leaving room for maintenance is suggested). source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces public rights-of-way and adjacent properties. source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, particleboard, sheet metal, concrete slabs and barriers; chain link only in side/rear yards in residential districts; barbed wire only with permitted agriculture or livestock; private fences in buffers unless approved as part of the buffer. source
- How to apply
- Call 919-249-3418 source
Still being confirmed with Apex: Does a residential fence in Apex need a building or zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Apex
Steps based on apexnc.org — When is a permit needed
- Call Building Inspections (919-249-3418) or Zoning (919-249-3426) to ask whether your fence needs a permit or zoning review.
- Keep the fence 48 inches or lower in the front yard and 7 ft or lower elsewhere, on your side of the property line.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-249-3418
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Address
- Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
Contact from apexnc.org — When is a permit needed
Other rules to know
- Permitted materials: wood, stone, brick, decorative concrete block, wrought iron.
- Residential fencing along a major or minor thoroughfare needs visual interest (varied setbacks or materials, decorative posts or plantings).
- The Town's 'When is a permit needed' page lists retaining walls over 4 ft but does not mention fences; all exterior projects need a plot plan to verify setbacks.
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 Apex, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Apex before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Apex?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft including piers, posts and finials. Front (street) yard: 48 inches in front yards. Corner lots: Nothing that obstructs motorist sight distance in the sight triangle at street intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Apex?
Fences may be in any required setback, up to but not on or over the property line (leaving room for maintenance is suggested).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Apex?
Finished side faces public rights-of-way and adjacent properties.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Apex?
Call Building Inspections (919-249-3418) or Zoning (919-249-3426) to ask whether your fence needs a permit or zoning review. Keep the fence 48 inches or lower in the front yard and 7 ft or lower elsewhere, on your side of the property line. 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 Apex (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Apex?
Building Inspections & Permitting. Phone 919-249-3418.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Apex's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Apex UDO Sec. 8.2.7 Fences, Walls, and Berms
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