Town of Thompson's Station fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Thompson's Station? Yes. The Town of Thompson's Station requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Thompson's Station (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Free source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in rights-of-way, sight triangles, access easements, drainage easements/swales/stormwater devices without mitigation, or utility easements without the holder's approval. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Thompson's Station
Steps based on thompsons-station.gov — fence permit flyer 6 25 24
- Apply for a fence permit through the Town's online portal (thompsons-station.geocivix.com).
- Wait for approval (a few days), then install the fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Free
- Review time
- A few days
Who to contact
- Phone
- 615-794-4333
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
- Address
- 1110 Fountain View Blvd., Thompson's Station, TN 37179
Contact from thompsons-station.gov — fence permits required july 1st
Other rules to know
- Since July 1, 2024, a fence permit is required for all new fence installations in the Town's jurisdiction; the process is free and approval takes a few days.
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 Thompson's Station, TN?
Yes. The Town of Thompson's Station requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Thompson's Station?
Not in rights-of-way, sight triangles, access easements, drainage easements/swales/stormwater devices without mitigation, or utility easements without the holder's approval.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Thompson's Station?
Free.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Thompson's Station?
Apply for a fence permit through the Town's online portal (thompsons-station.geocivix.com). Wait for approval (a few days), then install the fence. 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 Thompson's Station (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Thompson's Station?
Town of Thompson's Station. Phone 615-794-4333.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Thompson's Station's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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