Town of Cary fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Cary? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Cary 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
- 8 ft or less source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences can go up to the property line but must stay on your property (the curb or sidewalk is not the line). Not allowed in sewer, utility, stormwater access or sight distance easements, or in some buffers. source
- How to apply
- Call 919-469-4000 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Cary
Steps based on carync.gov — fence rules
- Most fences 8 ft or less on your own property need no permit; keep the fence out of easements.
- If your lot is on a thoroughfare or collector street and the fence is over 42 inches within 30 ft of that right-of-way, get a fence permit before installing it and plant evergreen shrubs along it.
- Questions: call 311 or 919-469-4000, or email [email protected].
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-469-4000
- [email protected]
Contact from carync.gov — fence rules
Other rules to know
- Most residential fences 8 ft or less need no permit.
- A fence permit IS required for a new or substantially rebuilt fence taller than 42 inches within 30 ft of a thoroughfare or collector street right-of-way; evergreen shrubs at least 24 inches tall must be planted on average every 5 ft of fence frontage.
- Pool barrier fences must be permitted with the pool building permit.
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 Cary, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Cary before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Most residential fences 8 ft or less need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Cary?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft or less.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Cary?
Fences can go up to the property line but must stay on your property (the curb or sidewalk is not the line). Not allowed in sewer, utility, stormwater access or sight distance easements, or in some buffers.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Cary?
Most fences 8 ft or less on your own property need no permit; keep the fence out of easements. If your lot is on a thoroughfare or collector street and the fence is over 42 inches within 30 ft of that right-of-way, get a fence permit before installing it and plant evergreen shrubs along it. Questions: call 311 or 919-469-4000, or email [email protected]. 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 Cary (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Cary?
Town of Cary 311. Phone 919-469-4000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Cary's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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