Most residential fences do not require a building permit, but zoning approval is mandatory for every new fence installation. A building permit is required when a fence serves as a swimming pool barrier or for pedestrian protection.
Prince William County states that most residential fences do not need a building permit, but zoning approval is mandatory for all new fence installations to confirm compliance with height and setback rules under Zoning Ordinance section 32-300.02.3. A building permit is required if the fence is intended for swimming pool safety or pedestrian protection. Apply through Development Services; the independent cities of Manassas and Manassas Park issue their own permits separately.
Installing a fence without required zoning approval, or a pool-barrier fence without a building permit, is a zoning/building code violation subject to correction orders and stop-work.
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