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Prince William County, Virginia

Town of Quantico fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Quantico? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Quantico 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 Quantico (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 703-640-7411 source

Still being confirmed with Quantico: Does a residential fence need a Town zoning permit, and is the Town's own website current?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Quantico

  1. Call the Town (703-640-7411) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning permit.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Town of Quantico
Town office

Phone
703-640-7411
Address
337 5th Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134

Contact from pwcva.gov — areas we serve

Other rules to know

  • Town zoning code Sec. 110-13(b) (via Zoneomics mirror): setback and yard requirements do not prohibit a lawful fence or wall not more than four feet high; a fence or wall along the rear lot line, or along a side lot line behind the required setback, may be erected to a height not exceeding seven feet.
  • Sec. 110-7(a): buildings or structures require a zoning permit; the text does not say whether fences are covered.
  • Prince William County says Quantico processes its own zoning approvals; the County issues building permits.

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 Quantico, VA?

Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Quantico 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 Quantico?

Call the Town (703-640-7411) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning 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 the Town of Quantico (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Quantico?

Town of Quantico, Town office. Phone 703-640-7411.

Sources

Summarized from the Town of Quantico's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Town Code Ch. 110 Sec. 110-13 Fences and walls

  1. pwcva.gov — areas we serve
  2. pwcva.gov — town city residents
  3. zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 1

Work for the Town of Quantico? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.