City of Frisco fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Frisco? Yes. The City of Frisco requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front of the main structure source
- Corner lots
- Observe all vision clip, access and maintenance (VAM) requirements source
- Distance from lot line
- No part of a fence may extend past any property line. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Frisco
Steps based on friscotexas.gov — faq
- Apply for a fence permit in the City's Plans and Permits portal (eTRAKiT) and pay the fee there.
- Keep fences to 8 ft beside and behind the house and 4 ft in front of it, inside your property lines and clear of vision clips and easement access areas.
- Track inspections in the portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Online through the Plans and Permits portal
- Inspections
- Checked through the eTRAKiT portal
Who to contact
Building Inspections
City of Frisco
- Phone
- 972-292-5301
- [email protected]
Contact from friscotexas.gov — faq
What to submit
- Fence permit application in the City's Plans and Permits portal
Other rules to know
- Fence permits are required for all fences, except repairing or replacing up to two sections or sixteen feet of fence.
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 Frisco, TX?
Yes. The City of Frisco requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Frisco?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front of the main structure. Corner lots: Observe all vision clip, access and maintenance (VAM) requirements.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Frisco?
No part of a fence may extend past any property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Frisco?
Apply for a fence permit in the City's Plans and Permits portal (eTRAKiT) and pay the fee there. Keep fences to 8 ft beside and behind the house and 4 ft in front of it, inside your property lines and clear of vision clips and easement access areas. Track inspections in the portal. 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 Frisco (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Frisco?
Building Inspections, City of Frisco. Phone 972-292-5301, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Frisco's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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