City of San Benito fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of San Benito? Yes. The City of San Benito requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Solid rear fences up to 6 ft, subject to sight triangle source
- Front (street) yard
- Front-yard solid fences up to 3 ft; front-yard ornamental fences up to 6 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Front-yard solid fences set back at least 15 feet from the front property line. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with San Benito: What is the permit fee for a residential fence in San Benito, and may applications be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of San Benito
Steps based on cityofsanbenito.com — 2023 Building Permit Application Updated
- Complete the city building permit application, checking FENCE and the material and length.
- Mail or deliver it to 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586.
- Allow 14 business days for review.
- Pay within 60 days of approval or the permit expires.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fence fee not listed on the application; due within 60 days of approval
- Review time
- 14 business days
- Inspections
- $50 re-inspection fee after a second denied inspection
Who to contact
- Phone
- 956-361-3804 ext. 403
- Address
- 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586
Contact from cityofsanbenito.com — 2023 Building Permit Application Updated
What to submit
- Completed building permit application with the FENCE project type, material/style and fence length
- Site plan may be requested (application site-plan requirements include fence location)
Other rules to know
- The fence regulations are on the last two pages of the city's building permit application.
- Work started before the permit is obtained may incur a double permit fee.
- Approved permit expires if not paid within 60 days; $50 re-inspection fee after a second denied inspection.
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 San Benito, TX?
Yes. The City of San Benito requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of San Benito?
Side and rear yards: Solid rear fences up to 6 ft, subject to sight triangle. Front (street) yard: Front-yard solid fences up to 3 ft; front-yard ornamental fences up to 6 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of San Benito?
Front-yard solid fences set back at least 15 feet from the front property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of San Benito?
Complete the city building permit application, checking FENCE and the material and length. Mail or deliver it to 400 N Travis St., San Benito, TX 78586. Allow 14 business days for review. Pay within 60 days of approval or the permit expires. 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 San Benito (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of San Benito?
Building permits. Phone 956-361-3804 ext. 403.
Sources
Summarized from the City of San Benito's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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