Town of Wendell fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Wendell? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wendell before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (residential front yard) source
- Corner lots
- Corner-lot sight triangles are governed by UDO Section 9.E.3 source
- Not allowed
- Residential front-yard fences: wood picket, wrought iron or similar; side/rear: green or black chain link, wood, wrought iron or similar. Barbed wire only in industrial rear yards, never next to residential use. source
- How to apply
- Call 919-365-4448 source
Still being confirmed with Wendell: Does a residential fence in Wendell need a zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Wendell
Steps based on townofwendellnc.gov — faqs
- Call Wendell Planning (919-365-4448, Monday-Friday 8-5) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- Keep it 4 ft or lower in the front yard and 6 ft or lower in side and rear yards.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-365-4448
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Address
- 409 Landing View Drive, Wendell, NC 27591
Contact from townofwendellnc.gov — faqs
Other rules to know
- UDO Section 4.5 (zoneomics copy) sets residential fence heights but does not say whether a permit is required.
- Pool fences: self-latching gate, 4 to 6 ft high, gaps no more than 4 inches.
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 Wendell, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Wendell before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Wendell?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (residential front yard). Corner lots: Corner-lot sight triangles are governed by UDO Section 9.E.3.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Wendell?
Call Wendell Planning (919-365-4448, Monday-Friday 8-5) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit. Keep it 4 ft or lower in the front yard and 6 ft or lower in side and rear yards. 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 Wendell (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Wendell?
Planning Department. Phone 919-365-4448.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Wendell's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Wendell UDO Sec. 4.5 Fences and Walls
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