City of New Bern, NC

Fence permits in City of New Bern

Confirm zoning/site review and any building permit

No fence-specific rule, threshold, or exemption was stated. Confirm with Planning and Inspections.

What to know before starting

The information below was checked against the linked official source on 2026-09-21. Confirm final requirements with City of New Bern Inspections, (252) 639-2942 before work begins.

Required permits and fees

  • Zoning/site approval — Confirm before installation (Confirm with office)
  • Building permit — Confirm whether fence design requires one (Confirm with office)

Required plans

Confirm whether a plot plan is required.

Setback rules

Confirm property-line, visibility, easement, floodplain, and CAMA constraints.

Required inspections

  • Confirm whether a final inspection is required.

Issuing authority

City of New Bern Inspections, (252) 639-2942

Confirm with office

(252) 639-2942

Official source: City of New Bern — Inspections