Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Collierville?
Yes. In Tennessee, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Collierville is no exception.
Collierville requires a fence permit before any fence work begins, and the town lists a flat 50 dollar fee for residential and nonresidential fence permits; apply through the Development Department before starting. Height limits apply: a front yard fence is capped at 48 inches, side and rear yard fences at 72 inches, and Historic District fences at 42 inches subject to Design Review Commission or Historic District Commission review, so confirm the limit for your yard. A fence used as a swimming pool barrier must be at least 48 inches high measured from finished grade, so a pool enclosure fence has stricter rules than a standard yard fence. A fence taller than 7 feet is outside the exemption in Section R105.2 of the 2018 International Residential Code, which the State Fire Marshal enforces in areas that have not opted out, so a permit is required there. A local program can set its own line, so confirm locally. Tennessee runs a state residential building code program. The State Fire Marshal enforces the 2018 International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings and townhouses in areas that have not had local code enforcement approved instead and have not opted out by a two thirds vote of the city or county legislative body. Where that program applies, Section R105.2 exempts fences not over 7 feet high. Where a local government runs its own program, its ordinance sets the fence rules, and local zoning height, corner-visibility and front-yard limits apply either way. Confirm with your local codes or zoning office. Barrier requirements are stricter around swimming pools, and locating a fence on the property line without a survey risks encroachment disputes.
Documents you may need
- Fence permit application filed with the Town of Collierville Development Department, which includes a summary of the applicable Town fence standardsrequired
- Site plan or plat showing the fence location, height, and materials relative to property linesLikely required
- Design Review Commission or Historic District Commission review for property in the Historic DistrictSometimes required
- Permit application (where required)Sometimes required
- Site plan / plat showing fence location, height, and property linesLikely required
Possible inspections
- Zoning and code compliance review of the fence location and height by the Collierville Development Department
- Field inspection where required for the fence type or location
- Zoning / location review in some jurisdictions
- Final inspection where a permit is issued
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Collierville?
- Yes. In Tennessee, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Collierville is no exception. Collierville requires a fence permit before any fence work begins, and the town lists a flat 50 dollar fee for residential and nonresidential fence permits; apply through the Development Department before starting. Height limits apply: a front yard fence is capped at 48 inches, side and rear yard fences at 72 inches, and Historic District fences at 42 inches subject to Design Review Commission or Historic District Commission review, so confirm the limit for your yard. A fence used as a swimming pool barrier must be at least 48 inches high measured from finished grade, so a pool enclosure fence has stricter rules than a standard yard fence. A fence taller than 7 feet is outside the exemption in Section R105.2 of the 2018 International Residential Code, which the State Fire Marshal enforces in areas that have not opted out, so a permit is required there. A local program can set its own line, so confirm locally. Tennessee runs a state residential building code program. The State Fire Marshal enforces the 2018 International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings and townhouses in areas that have not had local code enforcement approved instead and have not opted out by a two thirds vote of the city or county legislative body. Where that program applies, Section R105.2 exempts fences not over 7 feet high. Where a local government runs its own program, its ordinance sets the fence rules, and local zoning height, corner-visibility and front-yard limits apply either way. Confirm with your local codes or zoning office. Barrier requirements are stricter around swimming pools, and locating a fence on the property line without a survey risks encroachment disputes.
- Who issues the permit in Collierville?
- The local building department for Collierville handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
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