Winston-Salem allows 4-foot front yard fences and 6-foot side/rear fences in residential zones. Fences over 6 feet need a building permit. Corner lots have extra visibility setbacks.
The Winston-Salem Unified Development Ordinances set fence height limits by yard location. Front yard fences, meaning those in the area between the front building line and the street, are limited to 4 feet in residential zones. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet tall. Fences exceeding 6 feet require a building permit and must comply with NC State Building Code structural standards. In some historic districts like West End, Ardmore, and West Salem, the Historic Resources Commission reviews fence design, material, and height regardless of the 4/6 foot baseline. Commercial and industrial zones allow fences up to 8 feet as of right, with taller security fencing permitted with a permit.
Permit violations: 100 dollars plus required removal or modification. Continued violations: up to 500 dollars.
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