City of Chattanooga fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Chattanooga? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga (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
- Call 423-643-5891 source
Still being confirmed with Chattanooga: Does a residential fence need a permit in Chattanooga, and what height and setback limits apply? (Fence rules are in the zoning ordinance on Municode, which could not be opened.)
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Chattanooga
- Call or email the Land Development Office zoning team to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and what zoning limits apply.
- If a permit is required, apply online through the City's OpenGov portal (Apply Online on the City's Residential Building Permit page).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Zoning Team
Land Development Office
- Phone
- 423-643-5891
- [email protected]
Contact from chattanooga.gov — building residential
Other rules to know
- The City's Residential Building Permit page covers new construction, ADUs and footprint changes and does not mention fences; building permits are applied for through the OpenGov portal. Building Plans Review: 423-643-5894.
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 Chattanooga, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
Call or email the Land Development Office zoning team to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and what zoning limits apply. If a permit is required, apply online through the City's OpenGov portal (Apply Online on the City's Residential Building Permit page). 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 Chattanooga (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Chattanooga?
Zoning Team, Land Development Office. Phone 423-643-5891, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Chattanooga's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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