City of Terrell Hills fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Terrell Hills? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Terrell Hills before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- $100.00 (Walls/Fences, fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft above natural grade (all yards, Sec. 3-10(1)(c)) source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences, regardless of voltage. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Terrell Hills: Does a residential fence require a building permit in Terrell Hills (and what are the Chapter 14 setbacks)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Terrell Hills
Steps based on terrell-hills.com — permits inspections
- Register at My Government Online (mypermitnow.org) and submit the building permit application.
- Call City Hall at (210) 824-7401 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City Hall
- Phone
- (210) 824-7401
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Address
- 5100 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
Contact from terrell-hills.com — permits inspections
Other rules to know
- Chapter 3 does not explicitly say fences need a permit. Table I lists 'Roofing, Walls and Fences' at $100.00 and fence variances at a $100.00 special inspection; Sec. 3-1 Sec. 105.2 exempts minor construction under $1,500.00 (application to fences not stated). The fee schedule lists Walls/Fences $100.00.
- Sec. 3-10(1): walls and fences must be within owner's property lines, may not obstruct drivers' view on adjacent public streets, not in a dedicated easement without written consent of the City, CPS Energy or SAWS. Walls enclosing more than one lot need Planning and Zoning Commission approval. Electrified fences prohibited (Sec. 3-3).
- Setback distances are in Chapter 14 (Zoning), not retrieved. Fee schedule file is dated 2021/2022.
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 Terrell Hills, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Terrell Hills before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Chapter 3 does not explicitly say fences need a permit. Table I lists 'Roofing, Walls and Fences' at $100.00 and fence variances at a $100.00 special inspection; Sec. 3-1 Sec. 105.2 exempts minor construction under $1,500.00 (application to fences not stated). The fee schedule lists Walls/Fences $100.00.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Terrell Hills?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft above natural grade (all yards, Sec. 3-10(1)(c)).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Terrell Hills?
$100.00 (Walls/Fences, fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Terrell Hills?
Register at My Government Online (mypermitnow.org) and submit the building permit application. Call City Hall at (210) 824-7401 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. 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 Terrell Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Terrell Hills?
City Hall. Phone (210) 824-7401.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Terrell Hills's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Sec. 3-10 Walls and fences
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