City of Westmoreland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Westmoreland? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Westmoreland before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Westmoreland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential/mixed-use) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (no more than 50% opaque) source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction to vision between 3 ft and 10 ft above street grade at intersections source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Westmoreland: Does Westmoreland require a building permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Westmoreland
- Call City Hall at (615) 644-3382 to ask whether a fence needs a building permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (615) 644-3382
- Address
- City of Westmoreland, P.O. Box 8, Westmoreland, TN 37186
Contact from westmorelandtn.gov — city government
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance Sec. 11.030 requires a permit before constructing any building or other structure; the text does not say whether a fence counts. Sec. 2.020 excludes fences from the definition of a building.
- City site lists an Application for Building Permit; it 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 City of Westmoreland, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Westmoreland before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Westmoreland?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential/mixed-use). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (no more than 50% opaque). Corner lots: No obstruction to vision between 3 ft and 10 ft above street grade at intersections.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Westmoreland?
Call City Hall at (615) 644-3382 to ask whether a fence needs a building permit. 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 Westmoreland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Westmoreland?
Building Inspector. Phone (615) 644-3382.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Westmoreland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 10.010(C) Fences, Walls, and Hedges
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