City of Forest Hills fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Forest Hills? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Forest Hills: What is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Forest Hills
Steps based on cityofforesthills.com — building zoning
- Apply for the permit through the City's 'Apply for Permits' online portal (linked from the Building & Zoning page).
- Pay the permit fee (amount not found online).
- Keep the fence out of the right-of-way and easements, and within the 4 ft / 5 ft height limits.
- Call the Building Inspector at 615-372-8677 with questions.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fee required (amount not found on the Building & Zoning page)
Who to contact
Sidney Quarrier
Building Inspector / Code Enforcement
- Phone
- 615-372-8677
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Address
- 6300 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Contact from cityofforesthills.com — building zoning
Other rules to know
- Farm fences enclosing large animals may reach 6 ft where livestock is allowed.
- Gates, gatehouses and entranceways over 5 ft need Board of Zoning Appeals approval.
- Retaining walls over 3 ft need engineered plans stamped by a professional engineer.
- The City encourages stained wooden rail and decorative metal fencing.
- Code text read on a zoneomics mirror of the City's zoning ordinance (Section 4.08); the City's official code is on Municode.
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 Forest Hills, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Forest Hills before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Forest Hills?
Apply for the permit through the City's 'Apply for Permits' online portal (linked from the Building & Zoning page). Pay the permit fee (amount not found online). Keep the fence out of the right-of-way and easements, and within the 4 ft / 5 ft height limits. Call the Building Inspector at 615-372-8677 with questions. 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 Forest Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Forest Hills?
Sidney Quarrier, Building Inspector / Code Enforcement. Phone 615-372-8677, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Forest Hills's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Section 4.08(c) Fences
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