City of East Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of East Ridge? Not confirmed. Contact the City of East Ridge 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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with East Ridge: Does a fence 7 ft or lower of wood or metal need no permit in East Ridge, and what zoning height/setback limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of East Ridge
- Check with the Building Codes Department whether your fence needs a permit (the City lists permits for fences over 7 ft high or made of concrete or masonry).
- If a permit is needed, apply online through the City's OpenGov portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Michael Howell
Chief Building Official
- Phone
- 423-867-7711
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Address
- 1517 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412
Contact from eastridgetn.gov — building codes
Other rules to know
- The Building Codes page lists a permit as needed for "Fences over 7' high or fences constructed of concrete or masonry." It does not give fences' fees, documents or zoning limits, and the OpenGov list does not name a fence permit type.
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 East Ridge, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of East Ridge 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 East Ridge?
Check with the Building Codes Department whether your fence needs a permit (the City lists permits for fences over 7 ft high or made of concrete or masonry). If a permit is needed, apply online through the City's OpenGov portal. 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 East Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of East Ridge?
Michael Howell, Chief Building Official. Phone 423-867-7711, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of East Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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