City of Goodlettsville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Goodlettsville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Goodlettsville 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 (residential districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential: between the front of the principal building and the street right-of-way, open fences 6 ft and solid fences/walls 4 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be in any required yard or along the edge of any yard; may not extend past the front of the principal building; visibility-at-intersections rule applies (Sec. 14-208). source
- How to apply
- Call 615-851-3741 source
Still being confirmed with Goodlettsville: Does Planning and Zoning (615-851-2202) require any zoning approval for a fence even though Building does not require a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Goodlettsville
- Call Building and Codes at 615-851-3741 (or Planning and Zoning at 615-851-2202) to confirm setback, height and whether any approval is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building and Codes Department
- Phone
- 615-851-3741
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Address
- 318 N. Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Contact from goodlettsville.gov — Faq
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: a permit is not required from the Building Department for a fence, but call to ask about setback and height requirements. Whether Planning and Zoning requires approval is not stated.
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 Goodlettsville, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Goodlettsville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Goodlettsville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (residential districts). Front (street) yard: Residential: between the front of the principal building and the street right-of-way, open fences 6 ft and solid fences/walls 4 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Goodlettsville?
Fences may be in any required yard or along the edge of any yard; may not extend past the front of the principal building; visibility-at-intersections rule applies (Sec. 14-208).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Goodlettsville?
Call Building and Codes at 615-851-3741 (or Planning and Zoning at 615-851-2202) to confirm setback, height and whether any approval is needed. 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 Goodlettsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Goodlettsville?
Building and Codes Department. Phone 615-851-3741.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Goodlettsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 14-208(1)(b) Fences, walls, and hedges (zoneomics mirror)
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