City of Celina fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Celina? Yes. The City of Celina requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the City's master fee schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 inches in front yards (split-rail, wrought iron, picket or decorative masonry; generally 50% open) source
- Corner lots
- Corner-lot fences at least 15 ft from the face of curb unless the director approves source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in public right-of-way or drainage easements without director authorization; no encroachment over any property line. source
- Good side faces
- Side yards of corner and reverse-corner lots, lots backing to a right-of-way, and fences between street-facing houses must be cedar board-on-board with a decorative cap, finished side facing the street. Rear fences backing to another residence may face either way. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences (except agricultural property over 1 acre); chain-link, vinyl, split-rail and composite only with director approval. Fences along floodplains, creeks or open space must be black tubular steel at least 50% open. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-521-1896
Still being confirmed with Celina: Can Celina residential fence permits be submitted by email or online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Celina
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Call Building Services (972-521-1896) for the residential fence permit application and how to submit it.
- Get the permit before building, and pay the fee from the master fee schedule.
- Schedule a footing inspection before pouring concrete.
- Schedule the final inspection within five business days of finishing.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Per the master fee schedule
- Inspections
- Footing inspection before concrete; final within five business days of completion
Who to contact
Building Services
City of Celina
- Phone
- 972-521-1896
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Services, 112 N Colorado St, Celina, TX 75009
Contact from celina-tx.gov — COML Application 82025 Fillable
What to submit
- Fence permit application
Other rules to know
- All fence construction, alterations, additions or repairs need a permit; minor repairs not involving posts and under 50% of a run with matching materials are exempt.
- Wood fences use galvanized steel posts set in concrete: under 7 ft, posts max 8 ft apart with 24-inch footings; 7 ft or taller, max 6 ft apart with 36-inch footings.
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 Celina, TX?
Yes. The City of Celina requires a permit before you build a fence. All fence construction, alterations, additions or repairs need a permit; minor repairs not involving posts and under 50% of a run with matching materials are exempt.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Celina?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 36 inches in front yards (split-rail, wrought iron, picket or decorative masonry; generally 50% open). Corner lots: Corner-lot fences at least 15 ft from the face of curb unless the director approves.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Celina?
Not in public right-of-way or drainage easements without director authorization; no encroachment over any property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Celina?
Side yards of corner and reverse-corner lots, lots backing to a right-of-way, and fences between street-facing houses must be cedar board-on-board with a decorative cap, finished side facing the street. Rear fences backing to another residence may face either way.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Celina?
Per the City's master fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Celina?
Call Building Services (972-521-1896) for the residential fence permit application and how to submit it. Get the permit before building, and pay the fee from the master fee schedule. Schedule a footing inspection before pouring concrete. Schedule the final inspection within five business days of finishing. 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 Celina (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Celina?
Building Services, City of Celina. Phone 972-521-1896, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Celina's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code §14.04.305 Residential fences
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