Fence Regulations in Cary, NC (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for Cary, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Cary limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and up to 6–7 feet in side and rear yards per LDO §7.2.7. Fences within 15 feet of a road have a 6-foot maximum; other areas allow up to 7 feet.
Cary Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Most residential fences in Cary do not require a building permit. Permits are required only for fences on collector streets or thoroughfares, or fences that exceed standard height limits.
Cary Fence Permit Requirements
Few RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
North Carolina does not have a statutory requirement for neighbors to share fence costs. Cary follows common law principles — the builder pays unless both parties agree to share costs.
Cary Fence & Neighbor Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for Wake County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Cary city rules.
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