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.
Under the Metropolitan Zoning Code: solid fences within 10 feet of the street right-of-way are limited to 30 inches (2.5 ft); open fences (chain link, wrought iron) within that 10-foot zone may be up to 6 feet; fences in the remainder of the front setback (between the 10-foot zone and the front of the principal structure) may be up to 6 feet; fences in required side or rear setbacks may reach 8 feet. Corner lot visibility zones (35-foot triangle) restrict fencing; corner lots in the Urban Zoning Overlay are exempt. Any fence over 7 feet may require structural review under the IRC.
Zoning violations enforced by Metro Codes. Non-compliant fences must be brought into compliance.
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