Town of Signal Mountain fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Signal Mountain? Yes. The Town of Signal Mountain 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 Signal Mountain (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 Signal Mountain: What are the fence height and setback limits and the permit fee in Signal Mountain?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Signal Mountain
- Apply for a Building Permit (fences are listed among the work needing one; homeowners may pull it).
- Use the Town's Online Permit Applications page, or contact Building & Codes at 423-886-2177.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building & Codes
Town of Signal Mountain
- Phone
- 423-886-2177
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Address
- 1111 Ridgeway Avenue, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Contact from signalmountaintn.gov — index
Other rules to know
- Town page: "A Building Permit is required for any structure being built, changed or modified in the town." Fences are listed among items covered. Fee and documents are not listed.
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 Signal Mountain, TN?
Yes. The Town of Signal Mountain requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Signal Mountain?
Apply for a Building Permit (fences are listed among the work needing one; homeowners may pull it). Use the Town's Online Permit Applications page, or contact Building & Codes at 423-886-2177. 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 Signal Mountain (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Signal Mountain?
Building & Codes, Town of Signal Mountain. Phone 423-886-2177, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Signal Mountain's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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