6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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Davidson County fence height limits are set by the Metropolitan Zoning Code. Solid fences within 10 feet of street right-of-way are limited to 30 inches. Side and rear fences may reach 8 feet.
Nashville.gov Codes – Build a Fence (Setback Rules)
Setback Rules for Fences Fences can provide privacy and security for your home, but they can also be a visible or physical obstruction to motorists or first responders if not properly installed. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Solid fences must be setback 10' from street frontage property line; Maximum height of 30" within the 10' front setback for solid fences. Maximum height of 72" for...
Standard residential fences in Davidson County generally do not require a building permit. Exceptions apply for fences over 7 feet, fences in Historic Preservation overlays, and fences in floodplains.
Nashville.gov Codes – Build a Fence (Permit Requirements)
Residents wanting to add a fence to a property must meet Zoning and Building Code requirements but are not required to obtain a permit at this time. There are several restrictions as to where a fence may be constructed on your property and what materials may be used. Setback Rules for Fences Fences can provide privacy and security for your home, but they can also be a visible or physical obstru...
Davidson County has no required setback from the neighboring property line for fences and no boundary fence cost-sharing ordinance. Fence disputes between neighbors are civil matters not enforced by Metro Codes.
Nashville.gov Codes – Build a Fence (Neighbor & Property Line Rules)
Additional Information These are general rules for Nashville. Zoning overlays or homeowners' associations may have further restrictions that you need to understand before beginning construction. An alley is not considered a street for fencing setback purposes. There is not a distance requirement for a fence from a neighboring property line. If you chose not to build at the shared property line,...
Metro Nashville requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, or any height with surcharge. Engineered plans required over 4 feet.
Metro Nashville requires 48-inch minimum pool barriers per IRC Appendix G as adopted. Self-closing, self-latching gates with latch 54 inches above grade. Inspection required before pool is filled.
Metro Nashville zoning code (Title 17) allows wood, vinyl, wrought iron, masonry, and chain-link fences in residential districts, with chain-link restricted in front yards in some conservation overlays. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited in residential zoning districts (R, RS, RM). Electric fences restricted to agricultural (AR2a) zones. Historic overlays in Germantown, Edgefield, and Richland-West End impose material approval by the Metro Historic Zoning Commission.
1 cities in Davidson County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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