City of Germantown fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Germantown? Yes. The City of Germantown requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 (doubled if work begins before the permit is issued; page says fee is subject to change) source
- Good side faces
- Where a fence runs parallel to the street, the smooth side faces the street. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Germantown: What are the current maximum fence heights and setbacks for a residential lot in Germantown?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Germantown
Steps based on germantown-tn.gov — fences
- Contact Code Compliance at (901) 757-7281 or [email protected] to get the application and current rules.
- Apply through Economic and Community Development, 1920 S. Germantown Road.
- Pay the $50 fee (doubled if work starts first).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Code Compliance
Economic and Community Development
- Phone
- (901) 757-7281
- [email protected]
- Address
- Economic and Community Development, 1920 S. Germantown Road, Germantown, TN
Contact from germantown-tn.gov — property improvements
Other rules to know
- A permit is needed for new fences, added sections, a changed location, or a changed type or material.
- Fences must not block natural drainage and must be kept in good repair.
- The City page says height, setback, material and drainage rules exist but does not list the values.
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 Germantown, TN?
Yes. The City of Germantown requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is needed for new fences, added sections, a changed location, or a changed type or material.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Germantown?
Where a fence runs parallel to the street, the smooth side faces the street.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Germantown?
$50 (doubled if work begins before the permit is issued; page says fee is subject to change).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Germantown?
Contact Code Compliance at (901) 757-7281 or [email protected] to get the application and current rules. Apply through Economic and Community Development, 1920 S. Germantown Road. Pay the $50 fee (doubled if work starts first). 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 Germantown (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Germantown?
Code Compliance, Economic and Community Development. Phone (901) 757-7281, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Germantown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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