City of Clute fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clute? Yes. The City of Clute requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft above highest soil grade of the lot source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: fence allowed if within 60 inches above city right-of-way level and behind the right-of-way and utility easement; within 20 ft of an intersection, barriers limited to 30 inches source
- Corner lots
- Barriers within 20 ft of an intersection may not impede vision above 30 inches source
- Distance from lot line
- Front-yard fences must sit behind the city right-of-way and utility easement. source
- How to apply
- Call 979-265-2541 ext. 1117
Still being confirmed with Clute: Does Clute accept fence permit applications by email, or in person only? What is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clute
- Contact the Building & Inspections office (979-265-2541 ext. 1117, [email protected]) for the fence permit application and submittal method.
- Bring a plan showing the fence location.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Maria Ybarra
Office Clerk, Building & Inspections
- Phone
- 979-265-2541 ext. 1117
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 108 E Main Street, Clute, TX 77531
Contact from clutetexas.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- The zoning code states 'A building permit shall be required prior to construction of any fence.' Read via the Zoneomics copy of the city's code.
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 Clute, TX?
Yes. The City of Clute requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Clute?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft above highest soil grade of the lot. Front (street) yard: Front yard: fence allowed if within 60 inches above city right-of-way level and behind the right-of-way and utility easement; within 20 ft of an intersection, barriers limited to 30 inches. Corner lots: Barriers within 20 ft of an intersection may not impede vision above 30 inches.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Clute?
Front-yard fences must sit behind the city right-of-way and utility easement.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clute?
Contact the Building & Inspections office (979-265-2541 ext. 1117, [email protected]) for the fence permit application and submittal method. Bring a plan showing the fence location. 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 Clute (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clute?
Maria Ybarra, Office Clerk, Building & Inspections. Phone 979-265-2541 ext. 1117, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Clute's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.2 (Supplementary District Regulations)
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