Installing a new fence or altering an existing one on your Germantown property requires a permit to ensure compliance with city guidelines regarding height, materials, and placement.

Do I Need a Permit?

A permit is required for:

• New fence installations
• Adding fence sections
• Changing the location of a fence
• Changing the type or materials of a fence

Permit Details:

• Issuing Office: Economic and Community Development, 1920 S. Germantown Road
• Permit Fee: $50 (subject to change)
• Late Fee: Permit fees are doubled if work begins before a permit is issued.

Key Fence Regulations:

• Height Restrictions: There are restrictions on fence height, setbacks from property lines, fencing materials and drainage.
• Drainage: Ensure your fence installation does not impede natural drainage patterns.
• Appearance: The smooth side of the fence must face the street when the fence runs parallel to it.
• Maintenance: All fences must be maintained in good repair and sound structural condition.

For information about improvements to existing commercial, multi-family or institutional properties, contact Senior Code Compliance Officer Hunter Browndyke at HBrowndyke@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-7602.