City of Kingsport fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kingsport? No. The City of Kingsport does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Kingsport's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (any other yard) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft (front yard) source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential zones. source
- How to apply
- Call 423-229-9393 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Kingsport
Steps based on kingsporttn.gov — building faq
- No fence permit is needed.
- Keep fences within the height limits (6 ft in the front yard, 8 ft in any other yard) and use no barbed wire in residential zones.
- Call the Building Division at 423-229-9393 for the requirements.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 423-229-9393
Contact from kingsporttn.gov — building faq
Other rules to know
- The City's Building FAQ states "You do NOT need a permit for a fence."
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 Kingsport, TN?
No. The City of Kingsport does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. The City's Building FAQ states "You do NOT need a permit for a fence."
How tall can a fence be in the City of Kingsport?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (any other yard). Front (street) yard: 6 ft (front yard).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kingsport?
Building Division. Phone 423-229-9393.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Kingsport's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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