City of Lucas fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lucas? Yes. The City of Lucas 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 Lucas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Not allowed
- Agricultural-type fencing is not allowed as a pool barrier. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-912-1207 source
Still being confirmed with Lucas: What email address takes Lucas permit packets, and what are the fence height limits and fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lucas
Steps based on lucastexas.us — permits
- Fill out the City's Miscellaneous Building Permit Form and draw a site plan or survey showing the fence.
- Email the complete packet to the City (call Development Services at 972-912-1207 for the permit email address).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Schedule with 48 hours' notice; same-day requests before 8:00 am
Who to contact
- Phone
- 972-912-1207
- Address
- City Hall, 665 Country Club Road, Lucas, TX 75002-7651
What to submit
- Miscellaneous Building Permit Form listing registered contractors
- Site plan or survey showing the fence location relative to other structures and property lines
- Pool barriers: drawings with dimensions, materials and gate latch details
Other rules to know
- The City's Get a Permit page says pool barriers and fences require a permit; incomplete packets are denied.
- Pool barriers: at least 4 ft high, self-closing self-latching gates with the latch in the upper quarter; the barrier must be permitted before the pool permit is released.
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 Lucas, TX?
Yes. The City of Lucas requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lucas?
Fill out the City's Miscellaneous Building Permit Form and draw a site plan or survey showing the fence. Email the complete packet to the City (call Development Services at 972-912-1207 for the permit email address). 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 Lucas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lucas?
Director of Development Services. Phone 972-912-1207.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lucas's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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