Unincorporated Sullivan County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Sullivan County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Sullivan County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 8 ft (privacy walls or fences in any yard) source
- Corner lots
- No fence or wall may materially obstruct vision between 3 ft and 10 ft above street grades within the 35 ft corner triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence-specific setback found beyond the corner sight triangle. source
- How to apply
- Call 423-323-6440 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Sullivan County: Does a residential fence need a county building or zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Sullivan County
Steps based on sullivancountytn.gov — planning and codes
- Call or email the Planning and Codes office to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep the fence within the zoning height limit and clear of corner sight triangles.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Luke Meade
Planning Director, Sullivan County Department of Planning and Codes
- Phone
- 423-323-6440
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
- Address
- 3425 Highway 126, Suite 101, Blountville, TN 37617
Contact from sullivancountytn.gov — planning and codes
Other rules to know
- County Planning and Codes page lists building permits for new homes, additions, garages, decks, pools and similar, and does not mention fences.
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 Sullivan County, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Sullivan County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Sullivan County?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 8 ft (privacy walls or fences in any yard). Corner lots: No fence or wall may materially obstruct vision between 3 ft and 10 ft above street grades within the 35 ft corner triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Sullivan County?
No fence-specific setback found beyond the corner sight triangle.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Sullivan County?
Call or email the Planning and Codes office to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep the fence within the zoning height limit and clear of corner sight triangles. 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 Sullivan County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Sullivan County?
Luke Meade, Planning Director, Sullivan County Department of Planning and Codes. Phone 423-323-6440, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Sullivan County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Sullivan County Zoning Resolution Sec. 3-103.6 Yard Regulations
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