Unincorporated Mecklenburg County limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 8 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots require lower heights in sight triangles. Fences over 8 feet require a building permit from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement.
Mecklenburg County Zoning Ordinance Section 12 addresses fence standards. Commercial and industrial properties may install fences up to 10 feet without permit. Agricultural districts allow taller fences for livestock containment. Watershed overlay districts impose additional restrictions. Contact Mecklenburg County at (704) 336-7600 for enforcement.
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