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Council split over $50 fence-permit proposal for new opaque privacy fences
Summary
An ordinance to require permits for new permanent opaque fences in Nashville prompted lengthy debate over enforcement, property surveys and whether a $50 permit would prevent boundary disputes; the vote was recorded as 3 in favor, 3 against and 2 abstentions.
Council members debated an ordinance that would require permits for new permanent opaque (privacy) fences in Nashville and Davidson County.
Sponsor testimony described hundreds of fence violations and argued a modest permit fee (discussed at roughly $50) would allow homeowners to submit a site plan and sign an affidavit explaining compliance with setback and materials rules, avoiding expensive Board of Zoning Appeals…
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