Height Limits: Austin vs Nashville
How do height limits rules compare between Austin, TX and Nashville, TN?
Austin and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin Land Development Code Chapter 25-2 Subchapter F caps residential fences at 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards without a permit. Corner-lot visibility triangles drop the limit to 2.5 feet, and fences exceeding code limits require a Board of Adjustment variance.
View full Austin rules →Nashville, TN
Davidson County
Nashville's zoning code sets fence height limits by location on the property. Solid fences within 10 feet of the street right-of-way are limited to 30 inches. Side and rear yard fences may reach 8 feet.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Within 10 ft of ROW (solid) | - | 30 inches maximum |
| Within 10 ft of ROW (open/chain link) | - | 6 feet maximum |
| Front Setback Remainder | - | 6 feet maximum |
| Side/Rear Yard | - | 8 feet maximum |
| Corner Lot | - | 35-ft visibility triangle restriction applies |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Nashville FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Nashville?
Nashville's zoning code sets fence height limits by location on the property. Solid fences within 10 feet of the street right-of-way are limited to 30 inches. Side and rear yard fences may reach 8 feet.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Nashville?
Within 10 ft of ROW (solid): 30 inches maximum. Within 10 ft of ROW (open/chain link): 6 feet maximum. Front Setback Remainder: 6 feet maximum. Side/Rear Yard: 8 feet maximum.
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