Town of Knightdale fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Knightdale? No. The Town of Knightdale does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the Town of Knightdale's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft fences; garden/decorative walls 3 ft source
- Corner lots
- No fences in sight distance triangles source
- Distance from lot line
- Must be on your property; not in public easements (easements only as allowed by the Town Stormwater Manual and/or City of Raleigh Public Utilities Handbook) or sight distance triangles. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link, wire mesh, woven wire, razor wire, barbed wire, materials that conduct electricity, and dangerous or nuisance materials (vinyl-wrapped chain link allowed for ball fields and sport courts up to 10 ft). source
- How to apply
- Call 919-217-2244 source
How to build within the rules in the Town of Knightdale
Steps based on knightdalenc.gov — 59
- No Town fence permit is needed. For questions on materials and height call 919-217-2244; on easement placement, 919-217-2250.
- Keep the fence on your property, out of public easements and sight triangles; get a floodplain development permit if your lot has floodplain.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-217-2244
Contact from knightdalenc.gov — 59
Other rules to know
- The Town of Knightdale does not require a permit to install a fence; materials and heights are regulated by UDO Section 7.6.
- Front-yard fences: wood picket, wrought iron or similar, at most 50% opaque. Side/rear fences over 4 ft: wood or similar.
- A floodplain development permit is required if the lot has floodplain.
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 Knightdale, NC?
No. The Town of Knightdale does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Knightdale?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft fences; garden/decorative walls 3 ft. Corner lots: No fences in sight distance triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Knightdale?
Must be on your property; not in public easements (easements only as allowed by the Town Stormwater Manual and/or City of Raleigh Public Utilities Handbook) or sight distance triangles.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Knightdale?
Development Services. Phone 919-217-2244.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Knightdale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Knightdale UDO Sec. 7.6 Fences and Walls
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