City of Friendsville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Friendsville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Friendsville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- $55.00 (residential fence, wood/metal/galvanized) source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Friendsville: Does a fence under 7 ft need a permit in Friendsville, and what are the height/setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Friendsville
- Call Codes Enforcement at 865-995-2831 to ask if your fence needs a permit (required at 7 ft or taller).
- Residential fence permit fee is $55.00.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Barry Ottinger
Codes Enforcement Officer
- Phone
- 865-995-2831
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM, closed 12-1
- Address
- 213 W. College Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737
Contact from friendsvilletn.gov — 47
Other rules to know
- City page lists permits required for fences 7 feet tall or higher; it does not say whether shorter fences need a permit.
- Commercial fence permit $125.00.
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 Friendsville, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Friendsville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. City page lists permits required for fences 7 feet tall or higher; it does not say whether shorter fences need a permit.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Friendsville?
$55.00 (residential fence, wood/metal/galvanized).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Friendsville?
Call Codes Enforcement at 865-995-2831 to ask if your fence needs a permit (required at 7 ft or taller). Residential fence permit fee is $55.00. 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 Friendsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Friendsville?
Barry Ottinger, Codes Enforcement Officer. Phone 865-995-2831, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Friendsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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