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Collin County, Texas

City of Anna fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Anna? Yes. The City of Anna requires a permit before you build a fence.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Anna (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Side and rear yards
Residential fences: "a minimum of 6' from average lot grade and no taller than 8'" source
Corner lots
Fences at corner lots and alleys must be tapered for clear visibility, 15'-20' back from the corner depending on location source
Good side faces
The City does not enforce which side (smooth or post side) faces out. source
How to apply
Call 972-924-2616 source

Still being confirmed with Anna: What is Anna's fence permit fee, and can the application be emailed to [email protected]?

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 City of Anna.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Anna

Steps based on annatexas.gov — Application Fence Permit 021126

  1. Fill out the City's fence permit application and draw a dimensioned sketch or plot plan of the fence.
  2. Add your HOA approval letter if one applies.
  3. Turn it in to Development Services (972-924-2616, [email protected]).
  4. When the fence is done, request an inspection at [email protected].
  5. Call 811 before digging.
Inspections
Final inspection requested by email to [email protected]

Who to contact

Development Services
City of Anna

Phone
972-924-2616
Email
[email protected]
Address
Development Services, 120 W. 7th Street, Suite 142, Anna, TX 75409

Contact from annatexas.gov — Application Fence Permit 021126

What to submit

  • Fence permit application (address, lot/block, owner, contractor, fence height and material, interior or corner lot)
  • Site/plot plan or dimensioned sketch showing the house, driveway, streets, property lines and new and existing fences, with linear feet
  • Signed statement that the fence will comply and that you will request an inspection
  • HOA/ARC approval letter if one applies

Official application form or packet

Other rules to know

  • Fences must be built to industry standards; stain color and style are not enforced by the City.
  • Pool fences must meet the Pool Barrier Requirements of the adopted code.
  • A plot plan may come from your home purchase paperwork or the Collin County Appraisal District.

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 Anna, TX?

Yes. The City of Anna requires a permit before you build a fence.

How tall can a fence be in the City of Anna?

Side and rear yards: Residential fences: "a minimum of 6' from average lot grade and no taller than 8'". Corner lots: Fences at corner lots and alleys must be tapered for clear visibility, 15'-20' back from the corner depending on location.

Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Anna?

The City does not enforce which side (smooth or post side) faces out.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Anna?

Fill out the City's fence permit application and draw a dimensioned sketch or plot plan of the fence. Add your HOA approval letter if one applies. Turn it in to Development Services (972-924-2616, [email protected]). When the fence is done, request an inspection at [email protected]. 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 Anna (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Anna?

Development Services, City of Anna. Phone 972-924-2616, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Anna's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. annatexas.gov — Fence Requirements
  2. annatexas.gov — Application Fence Permit 021126

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