City of Universal City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Universal City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Universal City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- $150 (Class A); $25 major fence maintenance source
- Distance from lot line
- May be built on or along property lines in all districts; corner lot fence on the line needs a 30 ft visual triangle.
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Universal City: Is the Class A $150 fee still current after Ordinance 361-AJ-2026, and what front/side setbacks apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Universal City
Steps based on universalcitytexas.gov — Permits
- Create an account in the City's SmartGov portal and submit the fence permit application there.
- Pay the fee and get review and issuance through the portal.
- Schedule the required inspection (Development Services 210-659-0333).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fee through SmartGov portal
- Inspections
- Required
Who to contact
Development Services
- Phone
- 210-659-0333
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 2150 Universal City Boulevard, Universal City, TX 78148
Contact from universalcitytexas.gov — Building and Inspections
What to submit
- Fence permit application (SmartGov)
Other rules to know
- Permit, fee and inspections required for a new fence, modifications that are not minor, and major maintenance; none for minor maintenance (power washing, painting, staining, repairing fewer than 17 pickets) or electrified pet-control fences.
- Front yard fence must be 3 ft or shorter and decorative/ornamental (may go up 1 ft if at least 50% transparent and decorative). Commercial C4/C5 up to 8 ft (posts 9 ft). Residential next to commercial or multifamily with more than 8 attached units: up to 8 ft on the property line.
- Corner lot fence on the property line needs a visual triangle of at least 30 ft; nothing over 24 inches above the roadway in the triangle.
- Materials: wood, metal, chain link, brick or masonry; no more than two materials per fence. Fences may not cross onto public or private property or block fire hydrants or utility meters.
- Zoneomics mirror of the Municode code, last amendment shown Ord. 581-Y-2023; the Class A fee page shows Ordinance 361-AJ-2026 effective Oct. 1, 2026.
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 Universal City, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Universal City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Universal City?
May be built on or along property lines in all districts; corner lot fence on the line needs a 30 ft visual triangle.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Universal City?
$150 (Class A); $25 major fence maintenance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Universal City?
Create an account in the City's SmartGov portal and submit the fence permit application there. Pay the fee and get review and issuance through the portal. Schedule the required inspection (Development Services 210-659-0333). 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 Universal City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Universal City?
Development Services. Phone 210-659-0333.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Universal City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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