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Brazoria County, Texas

Village of Surfside Beach fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Surfside Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Surfside Beach 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 Village of Surfside Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed source
How to apply
Email, in person source

Still being confirmed with Surfside Beach: Does a fence on a non-beachfront lot need a permit, and what are the height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application you can send to Village of Surfside Beach.

How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Surfside Beach

Steps based on surfsidetx.org — city.buildingpermits

  1. Call the Building Official at 979-233-1531 x102 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
  2. If so, email the application packet to [email protected] or drop it at City Hall.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
979-233-1531 x102
Email
[email protected]
Address
1304 Monument Drive, Surfside Beach, TX 77541

Contact from surfsidetx.org — city.buildingpermits

Other rules to know

  • City FAQ says a permit is needed for fences on beachfront lots or lots where dunes might be impacted; the list is not exhaustive.

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 Village of Surfside Beach, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Surfside Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. City FAQ says a permit is needed for fences on beachfront lots or lots where dunes might be impacted; the list is not exhaustive.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Surfside Beach?

Call the Building Official at 979-233-1531 x102 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If so, email the application packet to [email protected] or drop it at City Hall. 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 Village of Surfside Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Surfside Beach?

Building Official. Phone 979-233-1531 x102, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the Village of Surfside Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. surfsidetx.org — city.buildingpermits
  2. surfsidetx.org — city.bldgFAQs

Work for the Village of Surfside Beach? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.