Cary limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and up to 6–7 feet in side and rear yards per LDO §7.2.7. Fences within 15 feet of a road have a 6-foot maximum; other areas allow up to 7 feet.
Cary's Land Development Ordinance §7.2.7 establishes fence height limits. Front yard fences may not exceed 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences within 15 feet of a private or public road are limited to 6 feet. All other residential fences (side and rear yards not near roads) may be up to 7 feet. Corner lot fences must maintain sight triangles for driver visibility. Fences on collector streets or thoroughfares require a permit. Decorative additions on top of fence posts may extend up to 6 inches above the maximum height. Retaining walls combined with fences must not exceed the applicable height limit.
Non-compliant fences must be modified or removed. Code enforcement may issue fines for continued violations.
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Cary regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
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