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.
Who sets the fence rules in Clinton?
Inside city limits, the City of Clinton Codes Enforcement / Zoning office handles building permits, zoning, floodplain and grading questions. The City has adopted the 2021 editions of the International Building and Fire Codes. If your lot is outside Clinton city limits, Anderson County rules apply instead. Check the City of Clinton Codes Enforcement / Zoning page (https://www.clintontn.net/page/codes-enforcement-zoning/) to confirm what applies to your parcel before you build.
Before you build in Clinton
- City or county? A Clinton mailing address doesn't always mean you're inside city limits. Confirm which office covers your lot first.
- Floodplain and grading. The City has separate floodplain development and grading permits. If your yard is near a creek or the river, ask about them before you dig.
- Keeping hens? Clinton allows backyard hens in R-1 and R-2 zones with an annual permit. A hen enclosure can be covered or an uncovered fence 42 inches high, it must sit 10 feet from the property line, and it can't go in the front yard.
- Know your lines. A property survey shows where your boundaries and easements are before the posts go in.
- HOA rules. If your street has an HOA, bring its fence rules to the on-site estimate.
Fence types for Clinton yards
- Wood privacy fence: full privacy for a back lot.
- Vinyl privacy fence: privacy without staining or sealing.
- Chain link: for pets, gardens and larger lots.
- Aluminum: an open style for a front walk or pool line.
- Gates: walk and drive gates to match the fence.
- Repair: leaning posts, broken panels and sagging gates.
Also nearby in Anderson County: fence installers in Oak Ridge.
Questions
Do I need a permit for a fence in Clinton?
Inside city limits, check with the City of Clinton Codes Enforcement / Zoning office (https://www.clintontn.net/page/codes-enforcement-zoning/) before you build. Outside city limits, Anderson County rules apply.
Can I fence a chicken run in Clinton?
The City of Clinton allows backyard hens on R-1 and R-2 residential lots with an annual permit. The enclosure can be covered or an uncovered fence 42 inches high, must be set back 10 feet from the property line, and is not allowed in the front yard.
What if my yard is in a floodplain?
The City of Clinton has a separate floodplain development permit. Ask Codes Enforcement whether it applies to your fence.
How do I get a price for a fence in Clinton?
Call (865) 737-4194 or request an estimate. Your local installer measures the line and walks the lot with you.