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Lebanon is the Wilson County seat, about 25 miles east of downtown Nashville, with Interstate 40 running along its south side.
Fence services in Lebanon
What to know before you hire in Lebanon
Permit: Lebanon lists a fence permit with a $50 fee on its building permit fee schedule. The Building Inspection office handles it, and the Chief Building Official reviews building permits against the zoning code. Fences in the historic districts have extra rules. Call before you build to confirm the steps for your lot.
- Fences between the front of the house and the street can be up to 4 feet high in residential and mixed-use zones.
- Fences behind the front of the house can be up to 8 feet high in residential and mixed-use zones.
- On corner and double-frontage lots, a fence along the second street can be as tall as the front-yard limit, and it cannot run past the front face of the house.
- A fence must sit at least 15 feet back from the street pavement, unless it is 4 feet or lower and at least half see-through, or 2.5 feet or lower. It must not block the view at intersections or driveways.
- Allowed materials include wood, brick, stone, finished concrete, ornamental metal, and good vinyl in a neutral color like white, tan or clay. Chain link is allowed in black or dark green vinyl coating only where it is not seen from public view on home lots.
- Barbed wire, razor wire and electric fences are banned. Plain plastic, unfinished metal sheeting and unfinished concrete block are also banned.
- The finished side must face the street and your neighbors. Posts and rails go on your side.
- No fences in the 100-year floodplain. The lot must use landscaping to screen instead, with a landscape plan approved by the city.
- A fence cannot sit in a utility or drainage easement that is in use without written approval from the owner of the line. It cannot block an access easement.
- Fences in a historic district have extra rules under the Historic Preservation Overlay (Section 14.403).
- The city charges a $50 fence permit fee.
- Pool fences: 4 feet tall at least, self-closing and self-latching gate, no more than 3 inches of gap at the bottom, and 3 feet between the pool and the fence.
What holds up in Lebanon
Lebanon has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The area gets about 54 inches of rain a year and very little snow.
- Wood privacy fence. Wood is allowed in side and rear yards and is the common choice for backyards.
- Vinyl privacy fence. The city is moving to allow good vinyl in neutral colors on home lots, and vinyl handles damp weather well.
- Ornamental aluminum or iron fence. Open metal fences are allowed and work for front yards and pool enclosures.
- Pool enclosure fence. Pools 24 inches deep or more need a 4-foot fence with a self-latching gate.
- Chain link fence. Coated chain link is a lower-cost option for rear yards that are not visible from the street.
Questions Lebanon homeowners ask
Do I need a permit for a fence in Lebanon, TN?
Yes. Lebanon's building permit fee schedule lists a $50 fence permit. Contact the city's Building Inspection office at 615-444-3647 before you build.
How tall can my fence be in Lebanon?
Between the front of your house and the street, 4 feet. Behind the front of your house, up to 8 feet in residential zones. The fence must also sit 15 feet from the street pavement unless it is low or see-through.
Can I put a fence on my property line?
Fences must stay on your own land. Do not put one in a utility or drainage easement in use without written approval from the line owner. Check your plat and call 811 before you dig. Lots in the 100-year floodplain cannot have fences.
What are the rules for a pool fence?
Pools 24 inches deep or more need a fence at least 4 feet tall. The gate must close and latch on its own. Keep the gap under the fence to 3 inches or less.
Are vinyl fences allowed in Lebanon?
Yes. The city's design standards allow good vinyl on home lots in neutral colors like white, tan or clay, if it is built strong. Plain plastic is banned.
Do I need to call 811 before building a fence?
Yes. Call Tennessee 811 at least 3 working days before you dig post holes. It is free, and the locate request is good for 15 days.
Does my HOA matter?
Yes. HOA and deed rules apply on top of city rules. They are often stricter on height, color and material. Get HOA approval before you order a fence.
What if my home is in a historic district?
Fences in East Main, West Main and the Town Square districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness before the permit is issued.
Can I have a fence if my lot is in a floodplain?
Not in the 100-year floodplain. The city's design standards say screening there must be done with landscaping so stormwater can flow. You submit a landscape plan for approval.
Areas we serve
Lebanon and nearby: Mt. Juliet, Watertown, Gladeville, Green Hill, Statesville, Taylorsville. See the service area