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.
Which fence rules apply in Hardin Valley?
Hardin Valley is in Knox County. If your address is outside any city limits, the Knox County Zoning Ordinance applies. If it's inside Knoxville city limits, City of Knoxville rules apply instead.
- In a required front yard, no fence, wall or hedge may materially block the view across the yard above 3½ feet.
- On a corner lot where front and side yards are required, nothing may block the view between 2½ and 10 feet above the road crown within the visibility triangle.
Knox County Codes Administration can tell you whether your fence needs a permit.
Before you build in Hardin Valley
- City or county? A Knoxville mailing address doesn't always mean city rules. Confirm which code covers your lot before you pick a height.
- Front yard and corners. Keep front-yard fences low or open, and keep corner sight lines clear.
- 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, its fence rules can be stricter than the county's. Bring your HOA sheet, and your local installer will review it at the on-site estimate.
Fence types for Hardin Valley yards
- Vinyl privacy fence: backyard privacy without staining or sealing.
- Wood privacy fence: a natural look for a back lot.
- Aluminum: an open style that works with the front-yard view rule.
- Chain link: a simple, see-through boundary for pets.
- Gates: walk gates and drive gates to match the line.
- Repair: leaning posts, broken panels and sagging gates.
Wondering what goes into the cost? See the fence cost guide.
Questions
How tall can a front-yard fence be in Hardin Valley?
If your address is in unincorporated Knox County, the Knox County Zoning Ordinance says a fence in a required front yard may not materially block the view across the yard above 3½ feet. Open styles are the usual answer.
What are the corner-lot fence rules in Knox County?
Under §3.20.04.A of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, on a corner lot where front and side yards are required, nothing may block the view between 2½ and 10 feet above the road crown within the visibility triangle.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Hardin Valley?
Check with Knox County Codes Administration for your parcel before you build.
How do I get a price for a fence in Hardin Valley?
Call (865) 737-4194 or request an estimate. Your local installer measures the line and checks the front-yard and corner rules for your lot.