City of White House fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of White House? Yes. The City of White House requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25 review and inspection fee for all fences or walls source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with White House: What are the fence height and setback limits, and what is the Stormwater Division email?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of White House
Steps based on whitehousetn.gov — Permits
- Check covenants/HOA approval.
- Complete the Application for Fence Permit and attach a site plan.
- Apply in person to the Stormwater Division at Public Services, 725 Industrial Dr.; pay the $25 fee.
- Pre-installation and post-installation inspections.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Stormwater Division, Public Services
- Phone
- 615-672-4350 ext. 6
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:15 am-5:15 pm
- Address
- Public Services Department, 725 Industrial Dr., White House, TN 37188
Contact from whitehousetn.gov — Stormwater Division
What to submit
- Application for Fence Permit
- Site plan
- General Release of Liability Form if the fence is in a public utility and drainage easement
Other rules to know
- Check neighborhood restrictive covenants/HOA approval before applying.
- City does a pre-installation and a post-installation inspection.
- Fence permit requirement adopted August 2020.
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 White House, TN?
Yes. The City of White House requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of White House?
$25 review and inspection fee for all fences or walls.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of White House?
Check covenants/HOA approval. Complete the Application for Fence Permit and attach a site plan. Apply in person to the Stormwater Division at Public Services, 725 Industrial Dr.; pay the $25 fee. Pre-installation and post-installation inspections. 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 White House (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of White House?
Stormwater Division, Public Services. Phone 615-672-4350 ext. 6.
Sources
Summarized from the City of White House's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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