Hendersonville, TN Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Who verifies the boundary
- Owner and contractor
- City survey required
- No
- Applies to
- Rear/interior side yard fences
- Governing rule
- Zoning Ordinance §10.4.11.2.C
Summary
In Hendersonville, Tennessee, the property owner and their contractor, not the city, are responsible for confirming a new fence doesn't encroach onto the neighbor's lot before it goes up.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the owner and their contractor to make sure the fence does not encroach onto the adjoining property.
Full Breakdown
Because rear and interior side yard fences in Hendersonville can be built right up to the property line without a permit or a city survey check, the zoning ordinance puts the burden of getting the line right on the fence owner. The same owner/contractor responsibility clause appears for both under-one-acre and over-one-acre residential lots, covering the rear and interior side yard fence standards in each case.
Violations & Fines
An encroaching fence isn't cited by the city on its own; it becomes the owner's liability to the neighbor and can force a survey, rebuild, or removal to correct the boundary once the encroachment is disputed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the city confirm my fence is on the property line?
What if my new fence ends up on my neighbor's side?
Sources & Official References
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