Town of Wake Forest fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wake Forest? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wake Forest before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- $100 (when a fence permit is required) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft source
- Corner lots
- Fences may not obstruct the line of sight for vehicles source
- Distance from lot line
- Up to, but not on, your property line. Not in a Town public easement (UDO 6.10.2.E) or a floodplain; private drainage easements only with HOA approval. source
- Not allowed
- Front-yard fences, or fences fronting a street, park or open space, must be masonry, stone, architectural block, stucco on masonry, wood or similar solid-appearing material (UDO 8.5.4 E). source
- How to apply
- Call 919-435-9510 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wake Forest
Steps based on wakeforestnc.gov — 414
- Check Wake County iMaps or your plat for easements; without one, a residential fence needs no Town permit.
- If there is an easement (or you are in the historic district), apply online through the Town's Electronic Plan Review portal; the fence permit fee is $100.
- Keep the fence 6 ft or lower and on your side of the property line.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-435-9510
Contact from wakeforestnc.gov — 414
Other rules to know
- Residential owners need a fence permit only if they have an easement on their property; non-residential, HOA-installed, common-area and apartment fences always need one.
- Local landmarks and historic district properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission for any front, side or rear fence.
- Town fence rules also apply in the ETJ.
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 Wake Forest, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wake Forest before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wake Forest?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft. Corner lots: Fences may not obstruct the line of sight for vehicles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Wake Forest?
Up to, but not on, your property line. Not in a Town public easement (UDO 6.10.2.E) or a floodplain; private drainage easements only with HOA approval.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Wake Forest?
$100 (when a fence permit is required).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wake Forest?
Check Wake County iMaps or your plat for easements; without one, a residential fence needs no Town permit. If there is an easement (or you are in the historic district), apply online through the Town's Electronic Plan Review portal; the fence permit fee is $100. Keep the fence 6 ft or lower and 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 Wake Forest (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wake Forest?
Planning Department. Phone 919-435-9510.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wake Forest's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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