City of Rockford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Rockford? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Rockford before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Rockford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- $10 (building permit) source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Rockford: Does a fence count as a building project needing the $10 permit, and what are the height/setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Rockford
- Call City Hall at 865-970-9665 to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 865-970-9665
- Hours
- Typically Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:00 pm
- Address
- 3719 Little River Road, Rockford, TN 37853
Contact from rockfordtn.gov — services
Other rules to know
- City says any building project on your property requires a $10 permit, with an application at City Hall; fences are not specifically mentioned.
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 Rockford, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Rockford before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Rockford?
$10 (building permit).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Rockford?
Call City Hall at 865-970-9665 to ask whether a fence needs a permit. 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 Rockford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Rockford?
City Hall. Phone 865-970-9665.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Rockford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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