City of Del City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Del City? Yes. The City of Del City requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Del City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Generally limited to 6 ft (residential) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences in city utility easements only after review; generally offset from drainage easements or conveyances. source
- Not allowed
- Metal panel fences generally not permitted in residential areas; barbed wire, razor wire and similar materials generally not permitted. source
- How to apply
- Call 405-670-7314 source
Still being confirmed with Del City: What is the permit fee, and can it be filed by email? (Form lists [email protected], a different domain from the .gov site.)
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Del City
Steps based on cityofdelcity.gov — Miscellaneous Building Permit
- Complete the Miscellaneous Building Permit application (covers fences).
- Attach a site plan showing the fence, structures, easements and distances to lot lines, plus the signed certifications.
- Contact Community Development (405-670-7314, 3701 SE 15th Street) for the current fee and how to submit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
- Phone
- 405-670-7314
- Address
- 3701 SE 15th Street, Del City, OK 73115
Contact from cityofdelcity.gov — Miscellaneous Building Permit
What to submit
- Completed Miscellaneous Building Permit application
- Site or plot plan showing the fence location, all structures, easements, setbacks and distances to lot lines
- Applicant and property owner certifications, initialed and signed
Other rules to know
- Higher than 6 ft needs a written request, granted only in exceptional circumstances.
- Fence contractors must be licensed with the City of Del City.
- Incomplete applications are not accepted.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Del City, OK?
Yes. The City of Del City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Del City?
Side and rear yards: Generally limited to 6 ft (residential).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Del City?
Fences in city utility easements only after review; generally offset from drainage easements or conveyances.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Del City?
Complete the Miscellaneous Building Permit application (covers fences). Attach a site plan showing the fence, structures, easements and distances to lot lines, plus the signed certifications. Contact Community Development (405-670-7314, 3701 SE 15th Street) for the current fee and how to submit. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Del City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Del City?
Community Development. Phone 405-670-7314.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Del City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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