Legal For Construction In Wake
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In North Carolina, you're required to have a building permit whenever your structure such as a deck is larger than 12 feet. No matter what structure or addition you're doing, if it exceeds the 12-foot limit, you'll have to obtain a building permit from your county.
If a fence is installed without a permit and encroaches on someone else's property, consequences can include legal action, fines, and removal of the fence. The property owner may request its removal, and you could be held responsible for any damages caused during installation or removal.
If you are planning to add or move a fence, or replace 50% or more of an existing fence at your residential property, you must first obtain permits from the City before beginning construction. A zoning permit is required when a fence is installed on any property.
Residents planning to a fence on their property will only be required to obtain a fence permit if they have an easement on their property. Fence permits for anyone requiring an encroachment may submit the permit online via the Town's Electronic Plan Review portal.
A fence permit is required for all projects inside the city limits. Regulations and requirements can be found by visiting here. Most fences within the City of Raleigh fall under the Minor Permitting category and require plans be submitted with the locate of proposed fence. More information can be found here.
All new construction requires a building permit. Any remodeling job over $15,000 in costs, affecting load-bearing walls or increasing the dimensional footprint also requires a permit.
Permits are required for all NC construction and home improvement projects, no matter how small. The process of obtaining a permit can sometimes seem a little unclear for first-timers, but we're here to help!
A building permit is not required for a detached accessory structure as long as the structure does not exceed twelve feet (12') in ANY dimension.
If you fail to get a permit for work that requires it, you can be fined. You may be forced to remove a building or tear out completed work.
If a client fails to provide permits, licenses, or approvals for a project, the contractor may not proceed with the work or risk legal repercussions. Without necessary documentation, the project could be delayed or halted, leading to potential fines, legal liabilities, or termination of the contract.
