The City of Murfreesboro requires a building permit before constructing any fence. In unincorporated Rutherford County, fences must comply with the Zoning Ordinance and a zoning compliance review; contact Planning & Engineering before building.
Inside Murfreesboro city limits, the Planning/Building department states plainly that a building permit is required to construct a fence, and applicants must submit a site sketch showing the fence location, property lines, and easements. In unincorporated Rutherford County, fences are governed by Section 1101 B of the Zoning Ordinance; owners should confirm setbacks, easements, and the vision triangle through the Rutherford County Planning & Engineering office before installing. Accessory-structure zoning compliance applications are handled by the Regional Planning Commission at One South Public Square, Murfreesboro. Always check which jurisdiction (city vs. county) your parcel falls in, because Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne have separate permit desks.
Building a fence without a required Murfreesboro permit, or violating county zoning standards, can trigger stop-work notices and enforcement by the applicable city or county codes department.
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