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Shelby County, Tennessee

City of Bartlett fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bartlett? Yes. The City of Bartlett 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 City of Bartlett (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
In person source

Still being confirmed with Bartlett: What are Bartlett's residential fence height limits, setbacks and permit fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bartlett

Steps based on cityofbartlett.org — faq

  1. Call Code Enforcement at (901) 385-6425 or visit the office (Mon-Fri, 8-5) for a Permit Application Form.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Code Enforcement

Phone
(901) 385-6425
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Address
Code Enforcement, 6382 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134

Contact from cityofbartlett.org — faq

Other rules to know

  • City FAQ says a permit is required for a fence. Height, setback and fee were not found on the City's current pages.

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 Bartlett, TN?

Yes. The City of Bartlett requires a permit before you build a fence.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bartlett?

Call Code Enforcement at (901) 385-6425 or visit the office (Mon-Fri, 8-5) for a Permit Application Form. 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 Bartlett (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bartlett?

Code Enforcement. Phone (901) 385-6425.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Bartlett's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. cityofbartlett.org — FAQ
  2. cityofbartlett.org — faq

Work for the City of Bartlett? 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.