City of Knoxville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Knoxville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Knoxville 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 Knoxville (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 (865) 215-4311
Still being confirmed with Knoxville: Does a residential fence under 7 ft in the City of Knoxville need a zoning and certification permit, and what are the height and setback limits (Zoning Code Sec. 10.3)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Knoxville
- Call Plans Review and Inspections at (865) 215-4311 to confirm the zoning and certification permit requirement for your fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (865) 215-4311
- Address
- Plans Review and Inspections, 400 Main St., Suite 475, Knoxville, TN 37902
Other rules to know
- The City's Zoning and Certification Permits page lists 'Installing a fence less than 7' tall' as an example of a project handled with a zoning and certification permit (used when a project needs review under the Zoning Ordinance and is exempt from a building project permit).
- The City zoning code (Article 10, Section 10.3) treats fences as accessory structures, but the fence height and setback text could not be opened, so no heights are 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 City of Knoxville, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
Call Plans Review and Inspections at (865) 215-4311 to confirm the zoning and certification permit requirement for your fence. 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 Knoxville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Knoxville?
Plans Review and Inspections Director. Phone (865) 215-4311.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Knoxville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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