Town of Dumfries fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Dumfries? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Dumfries 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 the Town of Dumfries (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 703-221-3400 ext. 115 source
Still being confirmed with Dumfries: Does a residential fence need a Town permit or zoning approval, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Dumfries
- Call the Town (703-221-3400) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and which application to use (applications are in the Town Document Center).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Amanda Carballo
Administrative Analyst, permit applications and intake
- Phone
- 703-221-3400 ext. 115
- Address
- Dumfries Town Hall, 17739 Main Street, Dumfries, VA 22026
Contact from dumfriesva.gov — inspections
Other rules to know
- Zoning code Sec. 70-17 (via Zoneomics mirror): setback and yard requirements do not prohibit a fence, wall or hedge less than four feet high; a fence or wall along the rear lot line, or along a side lot line behind the required front setback, may be erected to a height not exceeding eight feet.
- Town permit page says all building and trade permits require an application and inspection; it does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
- Prince William County Development Services says it does not provide services in Dumfries; contact the Town.
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 Dumfries, VA?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Dumfries before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Town permit page says all building and trade permits require an application and inspection; it does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Dumfries?
Call the Town (703-221-3400) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and which application to use (applications are in the Town Document Center). 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 Dumfries (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Dumfries?
Amanda Carballo, Administrative Analyst, permit applications and intake. Phone 703-221-3400 ext. 115.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Dumfries's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Ch. 70 (Zoning) Sec. 70-17 Fences
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