Unincorporated Shelby County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Shelby County 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 Unincorporated Shelby County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call (901) 222-8300 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Shelby County: Does unincorporated Shelby County require a residential fence permit, and what are the limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County
- Call Construction Enforcement at (901) 222-8300 to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what to submit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Construction Enforcement (Memphis and Shelby County)
- Phone
- (901) 222-8300
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- 6465 Mullins Station Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
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Other rules to know
- Building permits for unincorporated Shelby County are handled by the Memphis and Shelby County Construction Enforcement office; fence-specific rules were not found.
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 Unincorporated Shelby County, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Shelby County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County?
Call Construction Enforcement at (901) 222-8300 to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what to submit. 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 Unincorporated Shelby County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Shelby County?
Construction Enforcement (Memphis and Shelby County). Phone (901) 222-8300.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Shelby County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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