City of Blue Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Blue Ridge? Yes. The City of Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the City's master fee schedule source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
Still being confirmed with Blue Ridge: What fence heights does Blue Ridge allow, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Blue Ridge
Steps based on blueridgecity.com — residential services
- Fill out the Building Permit Application and the Fence & Wall Plan Review Checklist.
- Email them to [email protected] or turn them in at City Hall, 108 W James Street.
- Pay in person or call City Hall (972-752-5791) to pay by card.
- Schedule inspections with Bureau Veritas ([email protected], 877-837-8775).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- In person or by card over the phone
- Inspections
- Bureau Veritas: [email protected] or 877-837-8775
Who to contact
City Hall - Permits
City of Blue Ridge
- Phone
- 972-752-5791
- [email protected]
- Hours
- M-F 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
- Address
- Blue Ridge City Hall, 108 W James Street, Blue Ridge, TX 75424
Contact from blueridgecity.com — residential services
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Fence & Wall Plan Review Checklist (permit is incomplete without it)
- Contractors: Contractor Registration Form, Contractor-Trade Information Form, trade license, ID and insurance
Other rules to know
- The City says permits are required for home projects including fence installation.
- Fence rules are in the City's Fence & Wall Plan Review Checklist, which could not be opened online.
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 Blue Ridge, TX?
Yes. The City of Blue Ridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Blue Ridge?
Per the City's master fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Blue Ridge?
Fill out the Building Permit Application and the Fence & Wall Plan Review Checklist. Email them to [email protected] or turn them in at City Hall, 108 W James Street. Pay in person or call City Hall (972-752-5791) to pay by card. Schedule inspections with Bureau Veritas ([email protected], 877-837-8775). 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 Blue Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Blue Ridge?
City Hall - Permits, City of Blue Ridge. Phone 972-752-5791, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Blue Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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