City of Collegedale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Collegedale? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Collegedale 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 423-468-1967 source
Still being confirmed with Collegedale: Is a fence over 6 ft the only fence that needs a Collegedale building permit, and what zoning height/setback limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Collegedale
- Confirm with Building & Codes whether your fence needs a permit (the City's FAQ lists fences not over 6 ft high as exempt from a building permit).
- If a permit is needed, submit electronically through the City's iWorQ permit portal; a permit must be issued before work starts or the fee doubles.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Andrew Morkert
Building & Codes Director
- Phone
- 423-468-1967
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - noon
- Address
- Economic Development Center, 5225 Innovation Drive, Collegedale, TN
Contact from collegedaletn.gov — index
Other rules to know
- City FAQ lists "Fences not over 6 fee[t] (1829 millimeters) high" as exempt from a building permit (building code exemption). Zoning limits not confirmed. Main City line 423-396-3135.
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 Collegedale, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Collegedale 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 Collegedale?
Confirm with Building & Codes whether your fence needs a permit (the City's FAQ lists fences not over 6 ft high as exempt from a building permit). If a permit is needed, submit electronically through the City's iWorQ permit portal; a permit must be issued before work starts or the fee doubles. 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 Collegedale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Collegedale?
Andrew Morkert, Building & Codes Director. Phone 423-468-1967, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Collegedale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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