City of Clarksville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clarksville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clarksville 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 Clarksville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- No height limit stated; may be placed up to the property line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 1/2 ft maximum for solid fencing in the front setback (30 or 40 ft depending on subdivision setback) source
- Corner lots
- 3 1/2 ft maximum within 100 ft (residential districts) of the center of the intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Side and rear yard fencing may be placed up to the property line. Fences in the front setback area (30 or 40 ft in residential zones, per subdivision setback) are limited to 3 1/2 ft and may not be solid. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire fencing of any type for residential owners (not applicable to land zoned agricultural); any fence, wall, hedge or yard ornament that materially impedes vision above 3 1/2 ft in the vision area. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Clarksville: Does a fence of 6 ft or less need no permit at all in Clarksville, and is there a fee for fences over 6 ft?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clarksville
Steps based on clarksvilletn.gov — Building Codes
- Check the City's Fence Requirements for your front, corner and side/rear yards.
- Fence over 6 ft tall? A permit is required: apply through the City's Self Service Portal (Permits and Payments) or contact Building & Codes at 931-645-7426.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building & Codes
City of Clarksville Building & Codes
- Phone
- 931-645-7426
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Address
- 100 South Spring Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Contact from clarksvilletn.gov — Building Codes
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: "Permits are required for a fence over 6ft tall." It does not say fences 6 ft or under are exempt in so many words, so confirm with Building & Codes.
- Cites Zoning Ordinance Sec. 11-4.1.1 (Building Setback Exceptions) and City Code Sec. 10-203 (Barbed Wire Fences).
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 Clarksville, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clarksville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Clarksville?
Side and rear yards: No height limit stated; may be placed up to the property line. Front (street) yard: 3 1/2 ft maximum for solid fencing in the front setback (30 or 40 ft depending on subdivision setback). Corner lots: 3 1/2 ft maximum within 100 ft (residential districts) of the center of the intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Clarksville?
Side and rear yard fencing may be placed up to the property line. Fences in the front setback area (30 or 40 ft in residential zones, per subdivision setback) are limited to 3 1/2 ft and may not be solid.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clarksville?
Check the City's Fence Requirements for your front, corner and side/rear yards. Fence over 6 ft tall? A permit is required: apply through the City's Self Service Portal (Permits and Payments) or contact Building & Codes at 931-645-7426. 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 Clarksville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clarksville?
Building & Codes, City of Clarksville Building & Codes. Phone 931-645-7426.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Clarksville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 11-4.1.1; City Code Sec. 10-203 (per City Fence Requirements)
Work for the City of Clarksville? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.