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A history lesson about Cary, North Carolina
The town of Cary initially began in 1750 as a settlement called Bradford's Ordinary. The town was incorporated in 1871. Cary is a town located in Wake and Chatham counties in North Carolina. The majority of Cary is almost entirely in Wake County. It is the third largest municipality in the Triangle trailing only Raleigh and Durham. Cary is a suburb of Raleigh. Cary's population is estimated at 130,000, making it the largest town and seventh largest municipality statewide.
About 100 years after the town's inception, the construction of the North Carolina Railroad between New Bern and Hillsborough resulted in Bradford's Ordinary being located on a major transportation route. Allison Francis "Frank" Page is credited with founding the town. Page was a farmer and lumberjack. In 1854, Frank and his wife, Kate, bought 300 acres surrounding the railroad junction. Frank named his development Cary after a former Ohio congressman and prohibitionist named Samuel Fenton Cary whom he admired.
According to the town of Cary website, "The January 2004 issue of Money Magazine names Cary, the hottest town in the East and one of six Hottest Towns in America.In August 2006, Cary was again recognized by Money magazine as one of the Best Small Cities in America, ranking fifth on the magazine's 2006 list of Best Places to Live. "
July 1, 2009 Cary was the #2 fastest growing city by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Cary, North Carolina.
Our fence contractors also install wood, aluminum, PVC, and vinyl fences in Cary, NC. I hope this helps with the regulations for the Town of Cary when deciding about a fence installation. The Town of Cary also requires a permit to be pulled for a fence. You can download and print the Permit form here.
Also we have researched the fence ordinances for Apex, NC. and have posted them on this page:
Cary Fence Code and Ordinances
This was taken word for word from the Town of Cary Ordinances.
7.2.7 Fences and Walls
Fences and walls are permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts provided that they meet the following requirements:
(A) Fence and Wall Height Outside of Required Setbacks
Fences and walls located outside of the minimum front, rear and/or side yard setbacks, as shown in Section 6.1,Tables of Density and Dimensional Standards, may be erected to any height permitted for buildings in the respective zone district, also indicated in Section 6.1.
(B) Fence and Wall Height within Required Setbacks
Fences and walls located within a minimum roadway, rear and/or side yard setbacks, as shown in Section 6.1, Tables of Density and Dimensional Standards, shall not exceed eight feet in height unless specifically approved as part of a buffer under Section 7.2.3, or approved by the Town Council as part of a site plan, preliminary subdivision plat or Special Use Permit, or approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment as part of a variance. Columns and entry features shall not exceed 12 feet in height. These features shall be located outside of required sight distance triangles.
(C) Landscape Screening of Fences and Walls
Fences and walls taller than 42 inches and located within 30 feet of a thoroughfare or collector street right(s)-of-way shall meet the following landscape requirements:
(1) One shrub shall be installed for each five feet of property frontage along a thoroughfare or collector street. Shrubs shall be evergreen and shall be a minimum of 18 to 24 inches tall at time of installation. Shrubs may be installed in a staggered, clustered, grouped or linear fashion, and all plantings shall be installed on the side of the fence that faces the right-of-way.
(2) Retaining walls that are 42 inches or more above an established grade are also required to meet the above screening requirements.
(3) A building permit shall be obtained for walls 60 inches in height or higher.
(4) A fence permit shall be obtained for fences adjacent to thoroughfare or collector street right(s)-of-way.
(D) Maintenance
The owner of the property (or other party responsible for maintenance as depicted on the approved site plan) on which the fence or wall is located is required to maintain the fence or wall in a safe and attractive condition. This shall mean the following:
(1) No fence or wall shall have more than 20 percent of its surface area with disfigured, cracked, ripped or peeling paint or other material; and
(2) A fence or wall shall not stand with bent or broken supports, including loose or missing appendages; and
(3) Fences and walls shall be plumb (vertical) to the ground.
(4) Replacement of non-conforming fences shall comply with all the requirements of this section.
(E) Finished Side Towards Right(s)-of-Way
Fences and walls shall be constructed such that exposed framing faces the interior yard and not a thoroughfare or collector street right-of-way.
(F)?? Fences and Walls within Buffers or Streetscapes
Fences and walls shall be installed so as to not disturb or damage existing, significant vegetation or installed plant material.
(G) Setback Requirement
To allow sufficient room for the landscaping to mature, fences and walls located within 30 feet of a thoroughfare or collector street right-of-way shall be installed a minimum of five feet (preferably 10 feet to allow room between plants and the sidewalk) from the property line. There shall be no setback for fences not located adjacent to a thoroughfare or collector street right-of-way.
PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION
Where there is a separate property located between the right-of-way and the proposed fence or wall (such as common open space that is owned by a homeowners association or other entity), the setback may be measured from the right-of-way and not from the property line.
(H) Fences Prohibited
Fences that are electrically charged and those constructed of barbed or razor wire shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to fences used to enclose livestock on bona fide farms and those serving a public or quasi-public institution for public safety or security purposes.
(I) Sight Distance
No fence or wall shall be allowed to obstruct sight distance triangles.
(J) Rails Required for Retaining Walls and Steep Grade Changes
All retaining walls over 30″ in height and steep grade changes at a 1:1 ratio or greater, which are located within 5 feet of a sidewalk or other constructed system designed and placed as to direct public pedestrian traffic or provide vehicle access or parking which would attract or facilitate public pedestrian traffic shall include guard rails or other acceptable fencing/barricade measuring a minimum 36″ in height. Guard rails shall be constructed with intermediate rails or ornamental closures with no opening larger than 4″ apart. Residential or commercial lawn areas and similar landscaping may be, at the discretion of the Zoning Compliance Officer, be considered as public pedestrian traffic areas.
Wood fences are the most economical option to install in Cary, NC. Wood fences can add privacy or just serve for containment purposes for pets or kids. Whatever type you choose, you should make sure your installer is aware of these regulations.