City of Hickory, NC

Fence permits in City of Hickory

Zoning/site review may apply; permit threshold unsupported

The fetched official Permit Center source describes City zoning enforcement and coordination of approvals but does not state a fence permit threshold or fee. Confirm municipal zoning/site review and any building review with the Permit Center. Confirm with office where unsupported.

What to know before starting

The information below was checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-21. Confirm final requirements with Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399. before work begins.

Required permits and fees

  • Zoning/site review — Confirm with Hickory Planning (Confirm with office)
  • Building permit, if required by scope — Confirm with office (Confirm with office)

Required plans

Confirm with office; official source does not state project-specific plan requirements.

Setback rules

Confirm with office; zoning/site review, easements, floodplain, and parcel conditions may apply.

Required inspections

  • Confirm with office; inspection sequence is not stated on the verified project source.

Issuing authority

Hickory Permit Center (828) 323-7410; City Planning and Development (828) 323-7422; Catawba County Building Services (828) 465-8399.

Confirm with office

(828) 323-7410

Official source: City of Hickory Permit Center