Town of Purcellville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Purcellville? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Purcellville 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 feet maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet maximum (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- No fence over 3 feet in the clear visibility triangle source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces outward toward adjacent lots; on a shared boundary the unfinished side faces the installing owner's lot. source
- How to apply
- Call 540-338-7421 source
Still being confirmed with Purcellville: Does a residential fence need a Town zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Purcellville
- Call the Town (540-338-7421) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit and which application to use.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Purcellville
Planning / Zoning
- Phone
- 540-338-7421
- Address
- 221 South Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, VA 20132
Contact from loudoun.gov — Incorporated Towns
Other rules to know
- Pools, hot tubs and retention ponds must be enclosed by a fence of at least 4 feet (Sec. 5.14(6)).
- Zoning code text found does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
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 Purcellville, VA?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Purcellville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning code text found does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Purcellville?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet maximum. Front (street) yard: 4 feet maximum (front yard). Corner lots: No fence over 3 feet in the clear visibility triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Purcellville?
Finished side faces outward toward adjacent lots; on a shared boundary the unfinished side faces the installing owner's lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Purcellville?
Call the Town (540-338-7421) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit and which application to use. 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 Purcellville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Purcellville?
Town of Purcellville, Planning / Zoning. Phone 540-338-7421.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Purcellville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 5.14 Fences
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