Fayetteville requires a building permit only for fences taller than 7 feet; fences 7 feet and under are permit-exempt. Applications go to the Building Safety Division, and overlay districts and vision-clearance rules still apply.
Most residential fences in Fayetteville need no permit at all, because the city exempts any fence 7 feet or shorter. A fence taller than 7 feet requires a building permit application submitted to the Building Safety Division. Even permit-exempt fences must not impede vision between vehicular or pedestrian traffic, which the Planning Division determines, and must sit on the owner's own property. Properties in the Downtown Design Overlay District or the I-540 Overlay District face additional fence restrictions. A boundary survey before installation is wise to confirm property lines and avoid encroachment.
Erecting a fence over 7 feet without a permit prompts a stop-work order and a required retroactive permit. Noncompliant fences may have to be modified or removed at the owner's expense.
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