Unincorporated Wake County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wake County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Wake County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Wake County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 919-856-6335 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Wake County: Does a residential fence in unincorporated Wake County need a permit, and what height limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wake County
Steps based on wake.gov — contact us
- Contact Wake County Zoning & Subdivision (919-856-6335, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 919-856-6335
- [email protected]
Contact from wake.gov — contact us
Other rules to know
- Wake County Inspections & Permits serves all unincorporated areas; the County's permit FAQ does not address fences.
- Zoning is under the Wake County Unified Development Ordinance (municode); its fence provisions were not found in the sections opened.
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 Unincorporated Wake County, NC?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Wake County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wake County?
Contact Wake County Zoning & Subdivision (919-856-6335, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit. 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 Unincorporated Wake County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wake County?
Wake County Zoning & Subdivision. Phone 919-856-6335, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Wake County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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