Biddleville & McCrorey Heights Fences
Fences for two historic west-side neighborhoods near Johnson C. Smith University, including McCrorey Heights' local historic district.
McCrorey Heights became a Charlotte local historic district in 2022, so fences there generally need Historic District Commission approval. Its mid-century homes suit low brick, iron, aluminum and simple wood fences. Biddleville, one of Charlotte's oldest Black neighborhoods, has older homes and growing infill with standard city rules.
The area
West of Uptown along Beatties Ford Road, Biddleville grew around what is now Johnson C. Smith University, and McCrorey Heights developed nearby in the mid-20th century.
Projects
Related: Historic district fences.
Fence considerations
- Historic review: in McCrorey Heights, Certificates of Appropriateness for fences
- Mid-century architecture: low horizontal designs
- Slopes: hilly streets near Beatties Ford Road
- Infill: new homes in Biddleville
Design ideas
Low brick or stone walls with simple metal panels, horizontal wood fences behind the front of the house and black aluminum along side yards suit the neighborhood’s architecture.
Approval tips
Photograph the house and street, show the fence on a site plan and include design details and finishes in your application.
Questions Charlotte homeowners ask
Why is McCrorey Heights a historic district?
It’s recognized for its mid-century homes built for Black professional families, many connected to Johnson C. Smith University and civil rights history.
What fences suit mid-century homes?
Low brick walls, horizontal wood and simple black metal fit the long, low architecture.
Reviewed by the 76 Fence Charlotte installation team. Updated November 2, 2026. Charlotte rules change, so confirm permits, CDOT, historic district and HOA requirements before you build. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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