Town of Collierville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Collierville? Yes. The Town of Collierville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 (double if installed without a permit) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- Over 48 in may not extend past the front face of the house or the front setback line on the house-facing street side; on the other street side an opaque fence up to 6 ft may extend up to 10 ft into the front setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences over 48 in must be at least 20 ft from the back of the curb (or pavement edge on rural roads). Not allowed in alleys, sight triangles, within 6 ft of a fire hydrant, or blocking drainage. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces public rights-of-way, common areas, parks and greenbelts. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link (with listed exceptions), cinder or concrete block, barbed wire, wire mesh, single wire, electrified fencing (with listed exceptions). source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Collierville
Steps based on colliervilletn.gov — 638797271397970000
- Complete the fence permit application (owner or contractor may fill it out; owner reviews and signs all pages).
- Attach a site plan, sketch or aerial photo showing the fence.
- Pay the $50 fee by check, in-person card, or online card.
- Submit via the online portal, at the Codes Division in Town Hall, or the Development Dropbox on the east side of Town Hall.
- Start within six months and call for the final inspection: (901) 457-2310.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50 by check, credit card in person, or online credit card
- Inspections
- Final inspection required; call (901) 457-2310
- Permit good for
- Void if construction not started within six months
Who to contact
Development Department
- Phone
- (901) 457-2300
- Address
- Codes Division, Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Pkwy, Collierville, TN 38017
Contact from colliervilletn.gov — 638797271397970000
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application, initialed/signed on pages 2-4
- Site plan, sketch or aerial photo showing the fence location
Other rules to know
- Front-yard fences generally max 75% opaque; front-yard fences outside the Historic District get Design Review Commission review.
- Pool barriers at least 48 in.
- HOA approval is the owner's responsibility; the Town does not enforce covenants.
- Permit is void if construction does not start within six months.
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 Town of Collierville, TN?
Yes. The Town of Collierville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Collierville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard). Corner lots: Over 48 in may not extend past the front face of the house or the front setback line on the house-facing street side; on the other street side an opaque fence up to 6 ft may extend up to 10 ft into the front setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Collierville?
Fences over 48 in must be at least 20 ft from the back of the curb (or pavement edge on rural roads). Not allowed in alleys, sight triangles, within 6 ft of a fire hydrant, or blocking drainage.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Collierville?
Finished side faces public rights-of-way, common areas, parks and greenbelts.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Collierville?
$50 (double if installed without a permit).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Collierville?
Complete the fence permit application (owner or contractor may fill it out; owner reviews and signs all pages). Attach a site plan, sketch or aerial photo showing the fence. Pay the $50 fee by check, in-person card, or online card. Submit via the online portal, at the Codes Division in Town Hall, or the Development Dropbox on the east side of Town Hall. Start within six months and call for the final inspection: (901) 457-2310. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Collierville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Collierville?
Development Department. Phone (901) 457-2300.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Collierville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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