City of Manvel fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Manvel? Yes. The City of Manvel requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25.00 application fee source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum in single-family residential (8 ft on a major thoroughfare) source
- Distance from lot line
- Show setbacks and easements on the site plan or survey; the application lists no distances. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Manvel
Steps based on cityofmanvel.com — Fence Permit Application PDF
- Download the Fence Permit Application and get all signatures.
- Attach a site plan or survey showing the fence, setbacks and easements, plus construction details (PE-stamped drawings for masonry or walls over 6 ft).
- Email to [email protected] or deliver to City Hall, 20025 Highway 6 (Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 7:30-11:00 a.m.).
- Pay the $25.00 fee (check or cash in person).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $25.00; check or cash accepted in person
Who to contact
- Phone
- 281-489-0630
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri 7:30-11:00 a.m. (application); the Permits page lists Fri to 11:30 a.m.
- Address
- 20025 Highway 6, Manvel, TX 77578 (mail: P.O. Box 187, Manvel, TX 77578)
Contact from cityofmanvel.com — Permits
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application with all signatures
- Site plan or survey showing fence location, setbacks, improvements and easements
- Construction details and dimensions
- Stamped drawings from a Texas-licensed PE for masonry walls/fences, pillars and walls over 6 ft
Other rules to know
- Height limits cited on the application: Ordinance No. 2023-O-40.
- Wood fence standards (Exhibit A): pressure-treated wood or cedar, posts at least 4x4 spaced at most 7 ft, gates at least 36 in wide.
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 Manvel, TX?
Yes. The City of Manvel requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Manvel?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum in single-family residential (8 ft on a major thoroughfare).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Manvel?
Show setbacks and easements on the site plan or survey; the application lists no distances.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Manvel?
$25.00 application fee.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Manvel?
Download the Fence Permit Application and get all signatures. Attach a site plan or survey showing the fence, setbacks and easements, plus construction details (PE-stamped drawings for masonry or walls over 6 ft). Email to [email protected] or deliver to City Hall, 20025 Highway 6 (Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 7:30-11:00 a.m.). Pay the $25.00 fee (check or cash in person). 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 Manvel (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Manvel?
Permits Department. Phone 281-489-0630, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Manvel's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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