Town of Jonesborough fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Jonesborough? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Jonesborough before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Jonesborough: Does a residential fence need a permit in Jonesborough, and does the historic overlay add review?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Jonesborough
- Call Building Inspector Kevin Fair at 423-753-1035 to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- If a permit applies, apply through the Town's building permit portal or at the Administration Office in Town Hall.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Kevin Fair
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 423-753-1035
- [email protected]
- Address
- Administration Office, Town Hall, Jonesborough, TN
Contact from jonesboroughtn.org — building inspector
Other rules to know
- The Building Inspector page lists a Work Exempt Form but does not say whether fences qualify. Properties in the historic overlay may need Historic Zoning Commission review (not confirmed for 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 Town of Jonesborough, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Jonesborough before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Jonesborough?
Call Building Inspector Kevin Fair at 423-753-1035 to ask whether a fence needs a permit. If a permit applies, apply through the Town's building permit portal or at the Administration Office in Town Hall. 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 Town of Jonesborough (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Jonesborough?
Kevin Fair, Building Inspector. Phone 423-753-1035, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Jonesborough's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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