Fence Regulations in Lee County, NC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Lee County, North Carolina.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Fence Permit Requirements

In unincorporated Lee County, the Unified Development Ordinance requires a zoning clearance permit before anyone can 'construct any structure' under UDO Section 3.2.3.1, but Appendix A's definition of 'Structure' expressly excludes fences, along with mailboxes, walks, driveways and landscaping materials. Because the permit trigger only reaches structures, a fence built on unincorporated county land does not need a UDO zoning clearance permit or building permit before installation.

Lee County NC: No Permit for Fences

Few Restrictions

Lee County Unified Development Ordinance Section 3.2.3.1 & Appendix A ("Structure")

To construct any structure, use any land, or change the use* of any structure or land, a zoning clearance permit must be obtained from the department of community development and a building permit obtained from the appropriate building inspections department. ... Structure. ... Anything constructed or erected which requires location on or in the ground or is attached to something having a locat...

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