City of Alcoa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Alcoa? Yes. The City of Alcoa requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Alcoa: What are Alcoa's fence height and setback limits, and the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Alcoa
- Complete the Building Permit Application and check Fence.
- Attach a site plan showing lot dimensions, the fence and distances from lot lines.
- Mail the signed form to City of Alcoa, 223 Associates Blvd, Alcoa, TN 37701, or call 865-380-4730 first.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 865-380-4730
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Alcoa, 223 Associates Blvd, Alcoa, TN 37701
Contact from cityofalcoa-tn.gov — Building and Codes Enforcement
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (check the Fence option)
- Site plan showing lot dimensions, proposed improvements and distances from lot lines
Other rules to know
- The City's Building Permit Application lists Fence as a permit type; the fee amount is not stated.
- Application is void after 180 days.
- Fence height and setback rules were not found in the zoning chapters opened.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Alcoa, TN?
Yes. The City of Alcoa requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Alcoa?
Complete the Building Permit Application and check Fence. Attach a site plan showing lot dimensions, the fence and distances from lot lines. Mail the signed form to City of Alcoa, 223 Associates Blvd, Alcoa, TN 37701, or call 865-380-4730 first. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Alcoa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Alcoa?
Planning and Codes Department. Phone 865-380-4730, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Alcoa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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