Buncombe County zoning does not require a separate zoning permit for an ordinary residential fence, and the North Carolina building code exempts residential fences up to seven feet from a building permit. A building permit from Permits and Inspections is required for construction that does need one.
Under the Buncombe County Zoning Ordinance, a certificate of zoning compliance is required before erecting or structurally altering a building (Sec. 78-598), and once issued a building permit must be obtained from the Buncombe County Permits and Inspections Department (Sec. 78-599). The zoning ordinance does not single out ordinary residential fences for a zoning permit. Under the North Carolina Residential Code (adopted statewide), a building permit is not required for fences seven feet high or lower. Taller fences and fences that serve as retaining walls may require review. Verify current requirements with Buncombe County Permits and Inspections and the Planning Division before building.
Building without a required permit or certificate of zoning compliance is a violation; the county may issue a notice of violation and a $100.00 per day civil penalty under Section 78-583.
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