Richmond is Virginia’s capital and the anchor of a metro that spans the independent city and extends into the fast-growing suburban counties of Chesterfield to the south, Henrico to the north and east, and the emerging outer suburbs of Hanover County. Chesterfield County in particular has seen explosive residential growth and has become one of the highest-volume fence permit markets in Virginia, with a dense network of HOA-governed master-planned communities in the Midlothian and Chester corridors. Richmond’s historic neighborhoods — The Fan, Church Hill, Oregon Hill — add a preservation dimension where the city’s Commission of Architectural Review has jurisdiction, and the region’s red Piedmont clay soils require the same drainage-conscious post installation approach common across central Virginia and the Carolinas.
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Precision Fencing, LLC |
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| Address: | 3212 Turner Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 | ||
| Phone #: | (804) 477-9627 | ||
| Website: | http://www.precision-fencing.com | ||
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Signature Fence Company |
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| Address: | 7621 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23228 | ||
| Phone #: | (804) 627-0019 | ||
| Website: | http://www.signaturefencecompany.com | ||
Richmond Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Richmond: The Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review 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. Richmond’s historic districts require review from the Commission of Architectural Review before installation.
Chesterfield County: The Chesterfield County Building Inspection Department requires permits for most permanent fence installations. Chesterfield is one of Virginia’s largest counties and has extensive HOA activity in its Midlothian and Chester corridors. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
Henrico County: Henrico County operates its own building inspections department. The Short Pump and Glen Allen corridors in western Henrico have active HOA communities. Confirm whether your address falls within Richmond city limits or Henrico County jurisdiction.
Piedmont Clay: Richmond’s red clay soils are expansive and slow-draining. Ask your contractor about post drainage provisions and footing design for Virginia’s Piedmont clay conditions.
Pool Safety: Virginia 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: Virginia law requires calling Virginia 811 at least three working days before any digging begins.