City of Belle Meade fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Belle Meade? Yes. The City of Belle Meade requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along the rear lot line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft anywhere on the lot (taller fences not allowed in front of the dwelling's rear corner line) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences up to 6 ft only along the rear lot line, parallel to the front lot line from a side lot line to the rear corner of the nearest dwelling, or along a side lot line behind that line. Planning director may approve offsets. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces outward, toward the adjoining property. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Belle Meade
Steps based on citybellemeade.org — building permits
- Apply through the City's CivicGov portal with the Building Permit Application and plans (homeowners may pull their own permit).
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fee due when permit is issued (fee list PDF on the Building Permits page)
Who to contact
Matthew Singleton
Building Official
- Phone
- 615-297-6041 ext. 218
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, Belle Meade, TN
Contact from citybellemeade.org — building permits
Other rules to know
- Posts or columns may extend up to 8 inches above the fence. The Building page's mailto goes to [email protected]; confirm the correct email.
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 Belle Meade, TN?
Yes. The City of Belle Meade requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Belle Meade?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along the rear lot line. Front (street) yard: 3 ft anywhere on the lot (taller fences not allowed in front of the dwelling's rear corner line).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Belle Meade?
Fences up to 6 ft only along the rear lot line, parallel to the front lot line from a side lot line to the rear corner of the nearest dwelling, or along a side lot line behind that line. Planning director may approve offsets.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Belle Meade?
Finished side faces outward, toward the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Belle Meade?
Apply through the City's CivicGov portal with the Building Permit Application and plans (homeowners may pull their own permit). Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. 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 Belle Meade (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Belle Meade?
Matthew Singleton, Building Official. Phone 615-297-6041 ext. 218, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Belle Meade's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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