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Wilson County, Tennessee

City of Mt. Juliet fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mt. Juliet? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mt. Juliet 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 Mt. Juliet (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed source
How to apply
Online portal, in person source

Still being confirmed with Mt. Juliet: Is a zoning or building permit required for a residential fence of 7 ft or less, and what are the zoning height and setback limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mt. Juliet

  1. Call Building & Codes at 615-773-6225 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and zoning approval.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Building & Codes Department

Phone
615-773-6225
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Address
115 Clemmons Rd., Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Contact from mtjuliet-tn.gov — Building Codes Department

Other rules to know

  • Building & Codes page lists an exception for 'Fences not over 7 feet in height' (apparently exempt from a building permit); the page does not state rules for fences over 7 ft. Zoning (Planning & Zoning) fence rules were not found.

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 Mt. Juliet, TN?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mt. Juliet 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 Mt. Juliet?

Call Building & Codes at 615-773-6225 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and zoning approval. 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 Mt. Juliet (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mt. Juliet?

Building & Codes Department. Phone 615-773-6225, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Mt. Juliet's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. mtjuliet-tn.gov — Building Codes Department

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