City of Melissa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Melissa? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Melissa before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- Fence permit: per valuation schedule (from $23.50 for valuations of $1-$500) source
- How to apply
- Call 972-838-2036 source
Still being confirmed with Melissa: Does a residential fence in Melissa need a permit today, and what heights are allowed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Melissa
- Call the Permit Department (972-838-2036) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and what to submit.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Per valuation schedule
Who to contact
Permit Department
City of Melissa
- Phone
- 972-838-2036
- Address
- City of Melissa, 3411 Barker Avenue, Melissa, TX 75454
Contact from cityofmelissa.com — Building Permits Information Residential and Commercial PDF
What to submit
- Residential Building Permit Application (ask the Permit Department what else a fence needs)
Other rules to know
- The City's building permit information sheet (revised 12-7-2016) lists a Fence Permit fee by valuation but does not state fence rules; confirm current requirements with the Permit Department.
- Some neighborhood associations require their stamp of approval on plans.
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 Melissa, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Melissa before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Melissa?
Fence permit: per valuation schedule (from $23.50 for valuations of $1-$500).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Melissa?
Call the Permit Department (972-838-2036) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit and what to submit. 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 Melissa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Melissa?
Permit Department, City of Melissa. Phone 972-838-2036.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Melissa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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