City of Lake Jackson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Jackson? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lake Jackson before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Lake Jackson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 979-415-2400
Still being confirmed with Lake Jackson: Does a residential fence need a permit in Lake Jackson, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Jackson
- Call the city (979-415-2400) or Public Works (979-415-2430) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
David Walton
Building Official
- Phone
- 979-415-2400
- [email protected]
- Address
- 25 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Contact from lakejackson-tx.gov — Building Permits
Other rules to know
- Building permit applications are emailed to [email protected] per the city's Building Permits page; that page does not mention fences.
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 Lake Jackson, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson?
Call the city (979-415-2400) or Public Works (979-415-2430) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 Lake Jackson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lake Jackson?
David Walton, Building Official. Phone 979-415-2400, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lake Jackson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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