City of Alamo Heights fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Alamo Heights? Yes. The City of Alamo Heights 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 Alamo Heights (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 Alamo Heights: What are the fence height limits and permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Alamo Heights
Steps based on alamoheightstx.gov — building and misc permits
- Create an account on My Government Online and submit the permit application.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning and Development Services
- Phone
- 210-826-0516
- Address
- 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Contact from alamoheightstx.gov — building and misc permits
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Fences, walls and retaining walls are listed among permits required for single- and two-family dwellings. Work allowed Monday-Friday only.
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 Alamo Heights, TX?
Yes. The City of Alamo Heights requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Alamo Heights?
Create an account on My Government Online and submit the permit application. 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 Alamo Heights (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Alamo Heights?
Planning and Development Services. Phone 210-826-0516.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Alamo Heights's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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