Town of Garner fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Garner? Yes. The Town of Garner requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft solid; open fences any structurally sound height source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front and corner side yards, open or solid (solid up to 8 ft only by Board of Adjustment variance) source
- Corner lots
- Corner side yard: 4 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- No UDO setback; the Town recommends at least 6 inches inside the property line. Not in access or utility easements; drainage easements only under certain conditions with a signed easement waiver. source
- How to apply
- Call 919-773-4446 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Garner
Steps based on garnernc.gov — permits
- Contact the Zoning Administrator (919-773-4446, [email protected]) to classify your fence as open or solid.
- Apply for a ZCP - Fence zoning compliance permit through the Town's online portal, noting any easements.
- Pay fees in the portal and build only after approval.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Reginald Buie
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 919-773-4446
- [email protected]
Contact from garnernc.gov — npage 6
What to submit
- Zoning Compliance Permit (ZCP - Fence) application through the portal
- Any easements on the lot, with size and type
- Signed easement waiver if approved within an easement
Other rules to know
- An approved Zoning Compliance Permit is required before building certain residential fences and walls.
- Pools must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least 4 ft tall.
- Open fences include chain-link and split-rail; solid fences are privacy-style or hard to see through. Ask Planning to classify your fence before applying.
- Paper applications are no longer accepted.
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 Garner, NC?
Yes. The Town of Garner requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Garner?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft solid; open fences any structurally sound height. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front and corner side yards, open or solid (solid up to 8 ft only by Board of Adjustment variance). Corner lots: Corner side yard: 4 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Garner?
No UDO setback; the Town recommends at least 6 inches inside the property line. Not in access or utility easements; drainage easements only under certain conditions with a signed easement waiver.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Garner?
Contact the Zoning Administrator (919-773-4446, [email protected]) to classify your fence as open or solid. Apply for a ZCP - Fence zoning compliance permit through the Town's online portal, noting any easements. Pay fees in the portal and build only after approval. 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 Garner (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Garner?
Reginald Buie, Zoning Administrator. Phone 919-773-4446, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Garner's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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