City of Oak Hill fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oak Hill? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Oak Hill before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 615-371-8291 source
Still being confirmed with Oak Hill: Does a residential fence need a building permit in Oak Hill, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oak Hill
Steps based on oakhilltn.us — building
- Call the City office at 615-371-8291 (or email [email protected]) to ask whether a building permit is needed for your fence.
- If so, book a Codes Office appointment (online scheduling is linked from the Building page) and bring a site plan with setbacks.
- Pay the fee by check to the City of Oak Hill or by credit card.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees based on total cost of construction; check payable to City of Oak Hill or credit card
- Inspections
- Codes Department performs required inspections
Who to contact
- Phone
- 615-371-8291
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (city office)
- Address
- 5548 Franklin Pike, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37220
Contact from oakhilltn.us — 2784
Other rules to know
- The Building page says any work that physically changes structures or landforms on a property requires a building permit, but does not mention fences by name; the zoning code (Sec. 14-123) sets a 6 ft limit in any yard and does not say whether a permit is needed.
- Posts/finials may exceed fence height by up to 2 ft or 33% of post height; posts at least 6 ft on center except access gates.
- Homeowners may pull an owner permit; fees are based on the total cost of construction.
- Code text read on a zoneomics mirror of the City's code (Sec. 14-123).
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 Oak Hill, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Oak Hill before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Building page says any work that physically changes structures or landforms on a property requires a building permit, but does not mention fences by name; the zoning code (Sec. 14-123) sets a 6 ft limit in any yard and does not say whether a permit is needed.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oak Hill?
Call the City office at 615-371-8291 (or email [email protected]) to ask whether a building permit is needed for your fence. If so, book a Codes Office appointment (online scheduling is linked from the Building page) and bring a site plan with setbacks. Pay the fee by check to the City of Oak Hill or by credit card. 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 Oak Hill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oak Hill?
City Office / Codes Department. Phone 615-371-8291, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oak Hill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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