Don't worry! Your installation professional can go over these points with you at the estimate. But here are some things to keep in mind to help you plan ahead.
Fence permits in Alcoa
Yes. In the City of Alcoa, any fence, whatever it's made of, needs a building permit and proof of property lines. No fence may be taller than 8 feet.
Alcoa fence rules at a glance
- Where it can go: in the side or rear yard, behind a line extended from the front wall of the house, on your side of the property line.
- Corner lots: a fence can go in the required front yard on a corner lot, but only on the side that isn't the main entrance of the home, and only where drivers' view isn't blocked.
- Survey pins: existing pins can't be removed, so the fence layout has to keep them in place.
- Sight lines: no fence may block the view of drivers turning at streets or pulling out of driveways.
- Water: no fence may stop the natural flow of water or dam stormwater by catching debris.
- Access: no fence may get in the way of a fire hydrant, meter readers or emergency personnel.
- Gates: no gate may require a vehicle to park in the street or alley to open it.
If your lot is outside Alcoa city limits, Blount County rules apply instead. If your street has an HOA, bring its fence rules to the on-site estimate.
Fence types for Alcoa yards
- Vinyl privacy fence: backyard privacy without staining or sealing.
- Wood privacy fence: a natural look for a back lot.
- Aluminum: an open style for corner lots and pool lines.
- Chain link: a simple, see-through boundary.
- Gates: drive gates set back far enough to open off the street.
- Repair: leaning posts, broken panels and sagging gates.
Also nearby in Blount County: fence installers in Maryville.
Questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in Alcoa?
Yes. The City of Alcoa requires a building permit and proof of property lines for any fence, regardless of material.
How tall can a fence be in Alcoa?
The City of Alcoa says no fence shall exceed 8 feet in height.
Can I put a fence in my front yard in Alcoa?
Fences go in the side or rear yard, behind a line extended from the front wall of the house. On a corner lot, a fence is allowed in the required front yard on the side that is not the main entrance, as long as drivers' visibility is not blocked.
How do I get a price for a fence in Alcoa?
Call (865) 737-4194 or request an estimate. Your local installer measures the line and checks the Alcoa placement rules for your lot.