Town of Occoquan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Occoquan? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Occoquan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
Still being confirmed with Occoquan: Does a residential fence need a Zoning Review Application, and what are the fence height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Occoquan
Steps based on occoquanva.gov — zoning land development and building
- Contact Town Hall (703-491-1918) to confirm whether a fence needs the Zoning Review Application.
- Submit the application and supporting documents (sketch or plat) in person at Town Hall or by email to [email protected], with fees due at submission.
- If in the Historic District, get Architectural Review Board approval first.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees due at submission; cash, check payable to Town of Occoquan, or credit card (3% convenience fee)
Who to contact
Town Hall
Town Clerk's office (zoning questions)
- Phone
- (703) 491-1918
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
- Address
- Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125
Contact from occoquanva.gov — zoning land development and building
What to submit
- Zoning Review Application (if Town Hall confirms it applies)
Other rules to know
- Zoning Review Application is required before erecting a structure; the Town page does not say whether a fence counts, and the form does not mention fences. The Town zoning code defines 'structure' as including fences (Sec. 157.008).
- Historic District properties need Architectural Review Board approval for exterior changes before work begins.
- Fees are in the Town fee schedule (Aug 6, 2024); no fence amount was identified.
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 Occoquan, VA?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Occoquan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Occoquan?
Contact Town Hall (703-491-1918) to confirm whether a fence needs the Zoning Review Application. Submit the application and supporting documents (sketch or plat) in person at Town Hall or by email to [email protected], with fees due at submission. If in the Historic District, get Architectural Review Board approval first. 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 Occoquan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Occoquan?
Town Hall, Town Clerk's office (zoning questions). Phone (703) 491-1918, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Occoquan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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