City of Maryville fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Maryville? No. The City of Maryville does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Maryville's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be at least 5 ft from the street right-of-way (chain link or similar may extend to the right-of-way if the City Engineer finds no sight distance problem or safety hazard). Fences over 6 ft must meet accessory structure setbacks (generally 5 ft from side and rear yards; 10 ft in the Estate Zone). source
- Not allowed
- Fences should be free of barbs, spikes, razor wire, electrical wire and similar safety hazards. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Maryville: Does the City set a maximum fence height for front, side and rear yards (the brochure gives none)?
How to build within the rules in the City of Maryville
Steps based on maryvillegov.com — fence regulations brochure[37]
- Confirm your property is not in a Historic District (fences there need Historic Zoning Commission approval first).
- Locate your own property lines and keep the fence at least 5 ft from the street right-of-way.
- Questions? Call the Codes Office at 865-273-3500 (416 W. Broadway Avenue).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Shawn Marshall
Building Official, Codes Office
- Phone
- 865-273-3500
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed 12-1
- Address
- 416 W. Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37801
Contact from maryvillegov.com — codes
What to submit
- Historic District only: application to the Historic Zoning Commission before installing
Other rules to know
- City brochure says a permit is not required for single-family and two-family properties outside Historic Districts; fences in Historic Districts need Historic Zoning Commission approval first.
- Fences and vegetation cannot block drivers' view of traffic, signs or signals at public intersections.
- Property owners are responsible for locating their own property lines.
- The brochure gives no separate front/side/rear height limits.
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 Maryville, TN?
No. The City of Maryville does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Maryville?
Fences must be at least 5 ft from the street right-of-way (chain link or similar may extend to the right-of-way if the City Engineer finds no sight distance problem or safety hazard). Fences over 6 ft must meet accessory structure setbacks (generally 5 ft from side and rear yards; 10 ft in the Estate Zone).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Maryville?
Shawn Marshall, Building Official, Codes Office. Phone 865-273-3500.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Maryville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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