City of Balcones Heights fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Balcones Heights? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Balcones Heights before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Balcones Heights: What is the current fence permit fee in the FY2024 (or newer) fee schedule?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Balcones Heights
Steps based on bhtx.gov — building
- Prepare a site plan or sealed survey showing the fence.
- Apply through the City's Building Web Portal (CloudPermit).
- Pay the fee and schedule inspections through the portal ([email protected] is for inspection requests).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development Department
- Phone
- 210-957-3000
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Address
- 3300 Hillcrest Dr., Balcones Heights, TX 78201
Contact from bhtx.gov — building
What to submit
- Permit application (online)
- Site plan or sealed survey
Other rules to know
- Permits required for new fences, repairs to more than 50% of a fence's length within six months, or moving fence lines; other repairs need none. An 8 ft fence needs a registered engineer's stamp and metal poles.
- Application needs a recorded plat or survey signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor (zoning code mirror) and a site plan or survey (City building page).
- Front yard fences in R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5 may not be closer to the front line than the front of the main building unless open fence (ornamental iron, 4 ft max, may sit on line or up to 10 inches inside). Side yard fence up to 6 ft from rear line to front setback line. Entrance throat depth minimum 18 ft from property line.
- Code text is from a Zoneomics mirror (last amendment Ord. 2023-09); fee is in the FY2024 Amended Schedule of Fees, which could not be read. Contractors must register with the City.
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 Balcones Heights, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights?
Prepare a site plan or sealed survey showing the fence. Apply through the City's Building Web Portal (CloudPermit). Pay the fee and schedule inspections through the portal ([email protected] is for inspection requests). 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 Balcones 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 Balcones Heights?
Community Development Department. Phone 210-957-3000.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Balcones Heights's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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