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Piperton Planning Commission recommends limited 60‑inch front‑yard fences and larger residential signs
Summary
On March 10, 2026 the Piperton Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Ordinance No. 418‑26 to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners, allowing the commission to permit 60‑inch front‑yard fences on qualifying lots and adjusting residential sign area limits based on lot size.
The Piperton Planning Commission voted on March 10, 2026 to recommend Ordinance No. 418‑26, a package of housekeeping changes to the city’s zoning ordinance that would allow the commission to consider increasing front‑yard fence height to 60 inches under limited conditions and change residential sign area allowances by lot size.
City Planner Brett Morgan introduced the item as "a continuation of housekeeping from the last meeting," describing two principal changes: permitting the Planning Commission/Design Review Commission to consider 60‑inch fence heights on qualifying lots, and adjusting Article 8.12 to allow up to eight square feet of residential signage on zone lots of five acres or more and six square feet for lots under five acres.
Under the proposed fence provisions, the commission may approve a 60‑inch front‑yard fence only when the site meets all of the following: a minimum lot size of five acres; a demonstrated need essential for the security and protection of livestock; compliance with all other Piperton fencing rules; and a statement that the city’s allowance does not override any private covenant restricting fence heights. The same five‑acre minimum and livestock security requirement were proposed for certain corner‑lot side‑yard extensions.
Vice‑Mayor Mike Binkley moved to approve and recommend Ordinance No. 418‑26 to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners; Chairman John Henszey seconded. The motion carried with all affirmative votes from the four commissioners present.
Commissioners also briefly discussed gateway signage, including proposed changes in size and materials. Staff noted the state opposes non‑breakaway signs within its right of way and said the city would contact the Tennessee Department of Transportation for guidance before moving forward.
The Planning Commission’s recommendation now goes to the Board of Mayor and Commissioners for final consideration and any further amendments.
