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Wilson County, Tennessee

City of Watertown fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Watertown? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Watertown 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 Watertown (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 (615) 237-3326

Still being confirmed with Watertown: Does Watertown require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the 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 Watertown

  1. Call City Hall at (615) 237-3326 to ask about fence permits and the building inspector.
  2. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

City Hall

Phone
(615) 237-3326
Email
[email protected]
Address
8630 Sparta Pike (Three Forks Park), Watertown, TN 37184

Contact from watertowntn.com — government

Other rules to know

  • County page says Watertown's Planning Director is the Wilson County Planning Director and a Watertown building inspector exists; no fence rules found online.

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 Watertown, TN?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Watertown 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 Watertown?

Call City Hall at (615) 237-3326 to ask about fence permits and the building inspector. 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 Watertown (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Watertown?

City Hall. Phone (615) 237-3326, email [email protected].

Sources

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

  1. watertowntn.com — government
  2. wilsoncountytn.gov — Watertown

Work for the City of Watertown? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.