Fence Regulations in Onslow County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Onslow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Material Restrictions
Onslow County allows electric and barbed wire fencing on residential lots in the unincorporated county, but only under two conditions: any run within three feet of the property line needs a warning sign or flag, and the wire itself must face the interior of the lot rather than a neighbor or the street.
Onslow County Electric and Barbed Wire Fence Rules
Some RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 10.1
A. The following requirements shall apply to fences in residential zoning districts and does not apply to bona fide farms: 1. Electric or Barbed Wire Fences a. Fences shall be identified with signs or flags if within three feet of a property line; b. Any electrical or barbed wire fence shall be located on the interior side of the lot.
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