Unincorporated Wilson County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wilson County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Wilson County 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 Unincorporated Wilson County (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 615-444-3025
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Wilson County: Does the county require any zoning approval for a fence in a flood zone or easement?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wilson County
- No permit is generally required outside floodplains; check with the County Building Inspector about floodplain and easements.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Codes Department
- Phone
- 615-444-3025
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
- Address
- Courthouse Annex, 233 E Gay Street, Lebanon, TN 37087
Contact from wilsoncountytn.gov — Get a Permit
Other rules to know
- Zoning Resolution Sec. 3.80: no permit is generally required to build a fence, except a building or flood permit for fences or walls in a floodplain or floodway.
- Agricultural properties over 15 acres or with Greenbelt status are exempt from the 10 ft setback rules.
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 Unincorporated Wilson County, TN?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Wilson County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning Resolution Sec. 3.80: no permit is generally required to build a fence, except a building or flood permit for fences or walls in a floodplain or floodway.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wilson County?
No permit is generally required outside floodplains; check with the County Building Inspector about floodplain and easements. 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 Unincorporated Wilson County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Wilson County?
Building Codes Department. Phone 615-444-3025, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Wilson County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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