City of Belton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Belton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Belton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Belton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Belton: Does a residential fence need a permit in Belton, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Belton
Steps based on beltontexas.gov — building permits and inspections
- Call or email the Planning Department to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- If required, apply in MGO Connect or on paper in person at 333 Water Street.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Jake Schmidtke
Building Official
- Phone
- 254-933-5814
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 333 Water Street, Belton, TX 76513
Contact from beltontexas.gov — building permits and inspections
Other rules to know
- Building permits page does not mention fences.
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 Belton, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Belton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Belton?
Call or email the Planning Department to ask whether a fence needs a permit. If required, apply in MGO Connect or on paper in person at 333 Water Street. 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 Belton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Belton?
Jake Schmidtke, Building Official. Phone 254-933-5814, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Belton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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