City of Temple fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Temple? Yes. The City of Temple 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 Temple (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Temple: What are fence height/setback limits in Temple's UDC and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Temple
Steps based on templetx.gov — do i need a permit
- Apply online through MGO Connect (choose Temple, not Bell County).
- Include a site plan showing the fence and distances from property lines, fences and your home.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 254-298-5640
- [email protected]
Contact from templetx.gov — do i need a permit
What to submit
- Site plan showing proposed work with distances to property lines, fences and home
- Survey recommended (aerial map acceptable)
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 Temple, TX?
Yes. The City of Temple requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Temple?
Apply online through MGO Connect (choose Temple, not Bell County). Include a site plan showing the fence and distances from property lines, fences and your home. 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 Temple (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Temple?
Permits & Inspections. Phone 254-298-5640, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Temple's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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