City of Owasso fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Owasso? No. The City of Owasso does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against the City of Owasso's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet (front yard) source
- Not allowed
- In a 100-year flood plain only open split rail or barbed wire fences are allowed. source
- How to apply
- Call 918-376-1540 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Owasso
- No fence permit required per City FAQ; keep to 4 ft front / 8 ft rear.
- Questions: Building Services 918-376-1540.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 918-376-1540
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri 7:30-11:30 a.m.
- Address
- 200 S. Main St., Owasso, OK 74055
Contact from cityofowasso.com — Building Inspections Permits
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: no permit is required for a fence; fences cannot block motorists' view.
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 Owasso, OK?
No. The City of Owasso does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply. City FAQ: no permit is required for a fence; fences cannot block motorists' view.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Owasso?
Side and rear yards: 8 feet. Front (street) yard: 4 feet (front yard).
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Owasso?
Building Services Division. Phone 918-376-1540, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Owasso's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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