City of Murfreesboro fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Murfreesboro? Yes. The City of Murfreesboro requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Based on project valuation (City fee schedule) source
- Distance from lot line
- No property-line setback for fences, but no encroaching on a neighbor's property, drainage or utility easements, or the public right-of-way (the City Engineer may approve a drainage-easement fence by written agreement). Don't enclose electric or gas meters; keep 3 ft from mechanical equipment. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Murfreesboro: What fence heights does the Murfreesboro Zoning Ordinance allow in front, side and rear yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Murfreesboro
Steps based on murfreesborotn.gov — Accessory fence permits information
- Check your survey or plat for easements (the Planning and Engineering Department can help).
- Get the fence permit application from the Permit Center on the City website.
- Apply in person at Building and Codes, 111 W. Vine St., 2nd floor (Monday-Friday 8-4:30); the fee depends on the project's value.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 615-893-3750
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Building and Codes Department, City Hall, 111 W. Vine St., 2nd floor, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Contact from murfreesborotn.gov — department
What to submit
- Accessory structure / fence permit application (Permit Center on the City website)
Other rules to know
- A permit is required to build, alter, move or remove a fence, whether you do the work or hire a contractor; normal maintenance repairs don't need one.
- Homeowners may pull their own fence permit for their primary residence.
- The City may remove encroaching fences at the owner's cost. Check subdivision covenants first.
- Fence height limits in the Zoning Ordinance were not opened.
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 Murfreesboro, TN?
Yes. The City of Murfreesboro requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Murfreesboro?
No property-line setback for fences, but no encroaching on a neighbor's property, drainage or utility easements, or the public right-of-way (the City Engineer may approve a drainage-easement fence by written agreement). Don't enclose electric or gas meters; keep 3 ft from mechanical equipment.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Murfreesboro?
Based on project valuation (City fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Murfreesboro?
Check your survey or plat for easements (the Planning and Engineering Department can help). Get the fence permit application from the Permit Center on the City website. Apply in person at Building and Codes, 111 W. Vine St., 2nd floor (Monday-Friday 8-4:30); the fee depends on the project's value. 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 Murfreesboro (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Murfreesboro?
Building & Codes Department. Phone 615-893-3750.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Murfreesboro's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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