Fence Regulations in Wake County, NC (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Wake County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wake County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Fence Permit Requirements
Fences that primarily enclose the perimeter of a lot in unincorporated Wake County are exempt from the Land Use Permit otherwise required for construction and structures.
Wake County Fence Permit Exemption
Few RestrictionsWake County UDO § 19-42-1(C)(4)
Unless the property at issue is located in an area of special flood hazard, the following land uses will be exempt from the permit requirements as stated in (A) and (B) above: ... (4) Fences designed primarily to enclose the perimeter, wholly or partially, of a lot;
Fence Regulations by City in Wake County
3 cities in Wake County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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