Knoxville limits front yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear yard fences to 6-8 feet depending on the zoning district. The zoning code (Article 10) establishes standards for fences and walls.
Under Knoxville's zoning code (Article 10), residential fences in front yards may not exceed 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences are typically limited to 6 feet, with up to 8 feet in some zoning districts. Corner lots must maintain sight visibility triangles. Fences on top of retaining walls have combined height restrictions. The zoning code differentiates between residential, commercial, and industrial fence standards.
Fences exceeding height limits result in code enforcement notices and required modification.
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