City of Gallatin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Gallatin? Yes. The City of Gallatin requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75 Planning review fee; fences 6 ft or taller add a $60 Building review and processing fee source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in a required rear yard source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (no more than 50% opaque) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing may impede vision between 2.5 and 10 ft above street centerline grades at corners source
- Distance from lot line
- No specific setback stated; fences may be in any required yard or along the yard edge. Not in public utility or drainage easements unless removable at owner's expense; may not divert drainage. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side must face outward; shadow-box permitted (Zoning Administrator may grant exceptions). source
- Not allowed
- Debris, junk, rolled plastic, sheet metal, plywood and other waste materials; electrified fences only on agricultural-residential/agricultural properties and public institutions. source
- How to apply
- Call 615-451-5968 source
Still being confirmed with Gallatin: Can the Fence Permit application be submitted by email or online? Do the page ($75 for under 6 ft) and the form (permit required for 4 ft or taller) agree for fences under 4 ft?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Gallatin
- Check covenants/HOA approval.
- Complete the Fence Plan/Permit form with a scaled site plan and a sketch or photo of the fence.
- Submit to the Building Department (132 W Main St) with the fee; call 615-451-5968 or Planning 615-451-5796 to confirm submission method.
- Wait for staff approval before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Codes / Planning
- Phone
- 615-451-5968
- Address
- Building Codes: 132 W Main Street, Room 202, Gallatin, TN 37066
Contact from gallatintn.gov — Fence Requirements
What to submit
- Fence Plan/Permit form
- Scaled, dimensioned site/plot plan (plot plan, scaled survey or property map) showing buildings, driveways, sidewalks, property lines, existing and proposed fences
- Schematic drawing or photo of a similar fence
- Certificate of Appropriateness if in a historic district
Other rules to know
- Per the form, a Fence Plan/Permit is required for fences 4 ft or taller; fences under 4 ft are exempt but must use permitted materials.
- Fences 7 ft or taller (structure only) also need a building permit.
- Permit is void if construction has not started within six months.
- Check neighborhood covenants/HOA approval before applying.
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 Gallatin, TN?
Yes. The City of Gallatin requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Gallatin?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in a required rear yard. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (no more than 50% opaque). Corner lots: Nothing may impede vision between 2.5 and 10 ft above street centerline grades at corners.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Gallatin?
No specific setback stated; fences may be in any required yard or along the yard edge. Not in public utility or drainage easements unless removable at owner's expense; may not divert drainage.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Gallatin?
Finished side must face outward; shadow-box permitted (Zoning Administrator may grant exceptions).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Gallatin?
$75 Planning review fee; fences 6 ft or taller add a $60 Building review and processing fee.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Gallatin?
Check covenants/HOA approval. Complete the Fence Plan/Permit form with a scaled site plan and a sketch or photo of the fence. Submit to the Building Department (132 W Main St) with the fee; call 615-451-5968 or Planning 615-451-5796 to confirm submission method. Wait for staff approval before building. 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 Gallatin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Gallatin?
Building Codes / Planning. Phone 615-451-5968.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Gallatin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fence regulations (Article XIV, Fences)
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