Town of Ridgeside fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ridgeside? Yes. The Town of Ridgeside requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Ridgeside (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Ridgeside: What are the fence height and setback limits in Ridgeside, and is there a fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Ridgeside
- Call the Building and Zoning Department at 423-209-7860 to start a permit (the Town's page says permits are required for walls and fences).
- Ridgeside does not issue its own construction permits; use Hamilton County's forms and online permit site.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Hamilton County Building Inspection Department
Handles Ridgeside permits
- Phone
- 423-209-7860
- Hours
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Address
- 4005 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Contact from hamiltontn.gov — Department BuildingInspections
Other rules to know
- Town page says permits are required for "permanent structures both inside and outside, patios, walls, fences, etc." County page says Ridgeside and Walden do not issue their own construction permits.
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 Town of Ridgeside, TN?
Yes. The Town of Ridgeside requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Ridgeside?
Call the Building and Zoning Department at 423-209-7860 to start a permit (the Town's page says permits are required for walls and fences). Ridgeside does not issue its own construction permits; use Hamilton County's forms and online permit site. 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 Town of Ridgeside (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ridgeside?
Hamilton County Building Inspection Department, Handles Ridgeside permits. Phone 423-209-7860.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ridgeside's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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