City of Johnson City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Johnson City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Johnson City 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 Johnson City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 423-434-6047 source
Still being confirmed with Johnson City: Does a residential fence need a permit in Johnson City, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Johnson City
- Call the Planning or Building Division at 423-434-6047 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the limits are.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 423-434-6047
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Address
- 601 E. Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Contact from johnsoncitytn.org — index
Other rules to know
- City page lists the zoning code on Municode but the fence text could not be opened.
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 Johnson City, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Johnson City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Johnson City?
Call the Planning or Building Division at 423-434-6047 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the limits are. 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 Johnson City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Johnson City?
Planning Division / Building Division. Phone 423-434-6047.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Johnson City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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