Asheville is one of the most distinctive fence markets in the South, where the combination of mountain terrain, a booming arts-and-tourism economy, and the liberal politics of a blue island in a red state create an environment where homeowners tend to be highly engaged in both the aesthetics and permit process for any project. Candler, just west of Asheville in Buncombe County, is the kind of unincorporated community where the rural Appalachian character of western NC meets the spillover growth from Asheville’s housing pressure — contractors here work on everything from historic downtown infill properties with Arts and Crafts bungalows to mountain-slope acreage where rocky terrain and steep grades make post installation genuinely challenging.
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Asheville Fence |
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| Address: | 1270 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715 | ||
| Phone #: | (800) 520-7501 | ||
| Website: | http://www.ashevillefence.com | ||
Asheville Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Asheville: The Asheville Development Services Department requires a permit for most permanent fence installations. Standard residential zoning allows rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet. Asheville’s Local Historic Districts, including Chestnut Hill, Kenilworth, and Albemarle Park, require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Resources Commission before installation.
Buncombe County (Candler and Unincorporated Areas): Properties outside Asheville city limits in unincorporated Buncombe County are governed by the Buncombe County Planning and Development Department. Candler and other western county communities have seen significant growth spillover from Asheville. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Mountain Terrain and Rocky Soils: Asheville’s Blue Ridge setting means rocky soils, steep grades, and ledge encounters are common. Ask your contractor specifically about their approach to rocky mountain terrain — this is not a standard Piedmont clay job, and the right equipment and experience matter significantly.
Pool Safety: North Carolina pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: North Carolina law requires calling NC 811 at least three working days before any digging begins.