Garner, NC · 27529
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Fence installation in Garner, NC
Garner sits northeast of Fuquay-Varina on the southern edge of Raleigh, in zip code 27529. It is its own town, so Fuquay-Varina's fence rules do not carry over. Here is what the Town of Garner posts about residential fences (Town of Garner: Fences).
Do I need a permit for a fence in Garner?
Sometimes. The Town says an approved Zoning Compliance Permit is required before building certain residential fences and walls. The page does not list which ones, so the Town asks you to contact a member of the Planning Department before you fill out the application. That is different from Fuquay-Varina, where the Town says a fence needs no permit.
How tall can a fence be in Garner?
Garner sorts fences into two kinds. A solid fence is a privacy-style fence, or any fence that is hard to see through. An open fence is one you can see through, like chain link or split rail. In residential districts, the Town lists these heights:
| Yard | Open fence | Solid fence |
|---|---|---|
| Front and corner side yards | 4 ft | 4 ft |
| Side and rear yards | Any structurally sound height | 6 ft (up to 8 ft only as a special exception from the Board of Adjustment) |
The Town adds that these heights apply only if the fence does not block the view drivers and people on foot need on driveways and streets. On a corner or next to a driveway, ask Planning before you pick a height.
Where can a fence go on my lot?
- Property line. The Town's ordinance has no fence setback, but the Town recommends putting the fence at least 6 inches inside your property line.
- Access and utility easements. A fence is not allowed in an access or utility easement.
- Drainage easements. A fence may be allowed in a drainage easement under certain conditions. If a fence is approved in an easement, the Town requires a signed easement waiver.
- Your application. The Town asks you to note any easements on the application, including their size and type.
Find your plat or survey before you plan the fence line. It shows your property lines and any easements. If you live in an HOA, get its written approval too. We can't approve a fence for your HOA or promise that your HOA will.
Pool fences in Garner
The Town says a pool must be fully separated from neighboring lots and streets by a fence or wall at least 4 feet tall, built so small children can't pass through. North Carolina's pool barrier code also applies. Our aluminum and pool fence page covers the state rules.
Replacing an older fence
Garner has many established neighborhoods, and a lot of fence work here is replacement. Old posts have to come out, and in Piedmont clay a post set in concrete years ago does not want to leave. A replacement is also a chance to fix drainage at the post base. Our red clay fence post guide explains why.
Garner fence FAQ
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Garner?
For certain residential fences and walls, yes. The Town requires an approved Zoning Compliance Permit first, and it asks you to talk with Planning before you apply.
How tall can a backyard privacy fence be in Garner?
Up to 6 feet in side and rear yards. A solid fence up to 8 feet needs a special exception from the Board of Adjustment.
Can I put a fence in an easement in Garner?
Not in an access or utility easement. A drainage easement may be allowed under certain conditions, with a signed easement waiver.
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Nearby: Fuquay-Varina · Holly Springs · Angier · Willow Spring
Related reading: Fence permits by town · Wood privacy fences · Pool fence rules · Replacing posts in clay · HOA fence approval
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