Unincorporated Chesterfield County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Chesterfield County? No. Unincorporated Chesterfield County 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 Unincorporated Chesterfield County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call 804-751-4990 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Chesterfield County: What are the zoning height and setback limits for residential fences?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Chesterfield County
Steps based on maps.chesterfield.gov — Work That Does Not Require a Permit
- No building permit is needed for a fence that is not part of a pool enclosure; check your subdivision covenants.
- Call Building Inspection (804-751-4990) or Planning to confirm zoning height and placement rules before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspection
- Phone
- 804-751-4990
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Contact from chesterfield.gov — directory
Other rules to know
- The County lists 'Adding a fence (which is not part of a swimming pool enclosure)' as residential work that does not require a building permit; refer to subdivision covenants, if applicable.
- Exempt work must still comply with the code. The page applies to single-family dwellings only.
- Fences that are part of a swimming pool enclosure are not exempt.
- Chesterfield County has no incorporated towns.
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 Chesterfield County, VA?
No. Unincorporated Chesterfield County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Chesterfield County?
Building Inspection. Phone 804-751-4990, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Chesterfield County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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