City of Hendersonville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hendersonville? Yes. The City of Hendersonville requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Hendersonville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: decorative fences up to 48 inches (lots under one acre) or 60 inches (lots over one acre); otherwise fence not closer to the lot line than the house source
- Corner lots
- Side street yard: set back at least half the required street-side setback or 12 ft from pavement edge, whichever is greater source
- Distance from lot line
- Rear and interior side yards: as close to the property line as you like (owner must determine the lines). Entirely within your lot; no encroachment into street right-of-way, including planned right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Call (615) 264-5316 source
Still being confirmed with Hendersonville: Is there a fence permit fee, and may the application be emailed to [email protected]?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hendersonville
- Get the fence permit application from the Planning Department (the Fence handout on the City site describes the permit).
- Confirm your property lines yourself and keep the fence entirely inside your lot.
- Call Planning at (615) 264-5316 to confirm how to submit and the fee, then obtain the permit before building.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning Department
- Phone
- (615) 264-5316
- [email protected]
- Address
- 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Contact from hvilletn.org — Fence PDF
What to submit
- Fence permit application (address, owner/contact, contractor, subdivision/section/lot, fence location, height, materials)
Other rules to know
- Allowed materials: treated wood, cedar, redwood; vinyl or synthetic composite; decorative brick or stone; wrought iron or simulated aluminum; brown, black or green coated chain-link; other materials only if Planning finds them equivalent.
- Board fence framing should not be visible from the street unless Planning approves.
- HOA or neighborhood covenants may be stricter; the more restrictive rule applies.
- Full standards are in Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10.4.9.
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 Hendersonville, TN?
Yes. The City of Hendersonville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hendersonville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Front yard: decorative fences up to 48 inches (lots under one acre) or 60 inches (lots over one acre); otherwise fence not closer to the lot line than the house. Corner lots: Side street yard: set back at least half the required street-side setback or 12 ft from pavement edge, whichever is greater.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hendersonville?
Rear and interior side yards: as close to the property line as you like (owner must determine the lines). Entirely within your lot; no encroachment into street right-of-way, including planned right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hendersonville?
Get the fence permit application from the Planning Department (the Fence handout on the City site describes the permit). Confirm your property lines yourself and keep the fence entirely inside your lot. Call Planning at (615) 264-5316 to confirm how to submit and the fee, then obtain the permit 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 Hendersonville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hendersonville?
Planning Department. Phone (615) 264-5316, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hendersonville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10.4.9 (Fences)
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