Independent guide. Not affiliated with any city, village, town or county.

permit.guide
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

City of Midwest City fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Midwest City? Yes. The City of Midwest 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 Midwest City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Fee
Per Fee Table in Section 9-47 source
Side and rear yards
8 ft source
Front (street) yard
4 ft max at front and side property lines (taller needs Board of Adjustment approval) source
Distance from lot line
Fence may not extend into the street right-of-way or sight triangle; may not impede surface drainage. source
Not allowed
Sheet metal, plastic, corrugated metal panels, plywood and stockade posts in single- and two-family districts; electrified or barbed-wire fences on lots under one acre. source
How to apply
Online portal, in person source
Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Midwest City

Steps based on midwestcityok.org — Permits Inspections

  1. Get a permit from the City before building a residential fence.
  2. Apply through the CityWorks Public Access Portal or in person at Community Development, City Hall, 100 N Midwest Blvd.
  3. Residential permits are typically reviewed within 3 to 5 days.
  4. Call 811 before digging.
Paying
Fee Table, Section 9-47
Review time
Typically 3 to 5 days

Who to contact

Permits & Building Inspections Division
Community Development

Phone
405-739-1211
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am-11:30 am
Address
100 N Midwest Boulevard, Midwest City, OK 73110

Contact from midwestcityok.org — Permits Inspections

Other rules to know

  • Sight-proof screening fences must be 6 to 8 ft tall (5.2.2(B)(1)).

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 Midwest City, OK?

Yes. The City of Midwest City requires a permit before you build a fence.

How tall can a fence be in the City of Midwest City?

Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft max at front and side property lines (taller needs Board of Adjustment approval).

How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Midwest City?

Fence may not extend into the street right-of-way or sight triangle; may not impede surface drainage.

How much is a fence permit in the City of Midwest City?

Per Fee Table in Section 9-47.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Midwest City?

Get a permit from the City before building a residential fence. Apply through the CityWorks Public Access Portal or in person at Community Development, City Hall, 100 N Midwest Blvd. Residential permits are typically reviewed within 3 to 5 days. 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 Midwest 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 Midwest City?

Permits & Building Inspections Division, Community Development. Phone 405-739-1211.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Midwest City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Zoning Code Section 5.2.3 Fencing and Screening

  1. zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 5
  2. midwestcityok.org — Permits Inspections

Work for the City of Midwest City? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.