City of Brentwood fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Brentwood? No. The City of Brentwood does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Brentwood's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in public utility or drainage easements; subdivision covenants may also apply. source
- How to apply
- Call 615-371-2204 source
Still being confirmed with Brentwood: What fence heights does Brentwood Municipal Code Sec. 78-10 allow in front, side and rear yards?
How to build within the rules in the City of Brentwood
Steps based on brentwoodtn.prod.govaccess.org — f
- No permit is needed for a standard residential fence; call Planning and Codes (615-371-2204) for the Sec. 78-10 height and design limits.
- Keep the fence out of utility and drainage easements; flood plain fences need Planning Commission approval.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 615-371-2204
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Planning and Codes, 5211 Maryland Way, P.O. Box 788, Brentwood, TN 37024
Contact from brentwoodtn.gov — Codes FAQs
Other rules to know
- Brentwood Community Guide: no permits are required to install standard fences in residential districts, but fences must meet the height, design and material limits of Municipal Code Sec. 78-10 (not opened). Fences in the flood plain need Planning Commission approval.
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 Brentwood, TN?
No. The City of Brentwood does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. Brentwood Community Guide: no permits are required to install standard fences in residential districts, but fences must meet the height, design and material limits of Municipal Code Sec. 78-10 (not opened). Fences in the flood plain need Planning Commission approval.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Brentwood?
Not in public utility or drainage easements; subdivision covenants may also apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Brentwood?
Planning and Codes Department. Phone 615-371-2204.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Brentwood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Brentwood Municipal Code Sec. 78-10
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