Fence Regulations in Davidson County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Davidson County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Davidson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
In unincorporated Davidson County, fences and walls in the required front setback cannot exceed five feet, and fences in the side or rear setback cannot exceed six feet, with a separate corner-lot visibility triangle capping obstructions between three and ten feet high near street intersections.
Davidson County Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsDavidson County Zoning Ordinance, §§ IV.5(C), IV.7
(C) Fences and Walls Fences and walls within the required front setback are permitted as long as they do not exceed five (5) feet in height. Fences and walls are permitted in the required side and rear setback as long as they do not exceed six (6) feet in height. In each instance, the requirements of Section 4.07 shall govern where visibility at intersections is involved. ... On a corner lot i...
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