Height Limits: Huntersville vs Matthews
How do height limits rules compare between Huntersville, NC and Matthews, NC?
Huntersville and Matthews have similar restriction levels.
Huntersville, NC
Mecklenburg County
Huntersville UDO allows fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit.
View full Huntersville rules →Matthews, NC
Mecklenburg County
Matthews UDO permits fences up to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards in residential districts, with taller fences requiring special approval.
View full Matthews rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Huntersville | Matthews |
|---|---|---|
| Front yard max | 4 feet | - |
| Side/rear max | 6 feet | - |
| Permit over | 6 feet | - |
| Agricultural | Up to 8 feet | - |
| Lake Norman | Duke shoreline rules apply | - |
| Front Yard | - | 4 ft max |
| Side/Rear | - | 6 ft max |
| Over 6 ft | - | Requires approval |
| Corner Sight | - | 3 ft triangle |
| Penalty | - | $100 to $500 per day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Huntersville FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Huntersville?
Huntersville Zoning Ordinance §8.11.2 sets fence heights in residential and mixed-use districts. Front yard: 2 ft minimum, 5 ft maximum. Decorative caps/spires not counted in height measurement. Sight triangle restrictions enforced at intersections.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Huntersville?
Front Yard: 2 ft min, 5 ft max. Side/Rear Yard: Per zoning district standards. Caps/Spires: Not counted in height measurement. Sight Triangles: Enforced at intersections.
Matthews FAQ
Who enforces this in Matthews?
Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Matthews?
Matthews at (704) 847-4411 handles most complaints.
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