City of Plano fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Plano? Yes. The City of Plano requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the City fee schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 40 inches in the front yard, at least 50% open source
- Corner lots
- Corner lot with two front yards: 15-ft angled clip; street-street intersections: 45-ft visibility triangle clear between 30 inches and 9 ft; alley-street: nothing over 30 inches in an 8-ft triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and gates may not encroach on City right-of-way. A new fence parallel to and within 3 ft of an existing fence requires removing the old one; otherwise leave a 3-ft gap. Sliding gates go inside the fence line, not on the alley side. source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, corrugated steel, barbed wire and fiberglass panels. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-941-7140
Still being confirmed with Plano: Are Plano fence permit applications submitted online or by email to [email protected], and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Plano
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- Draw a site plan showing the fence location and fence elevations (masonry work needs engineer-sealed drawings).
- Submit them with the completed application to Building Inspections (972-941-7140, [email protected]) and pay the fee from the City fee schedule.
- Request a footing inspection (if applicable) and the final fence inspection.
- Call 811 before digging (800-344-8377).
- Paying
- Per the City fee schedule
- Inspections
- Footing (if applicable) and final fence inspection, requested by the permit holder
Who to contact
Building Inspections Department
City of Plano
- Phone
- 972-941-7140
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Inspections, 1520 K Avenue, Suite 140, Plano, TX 75074
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What to submit
- Completed application form
- One site plan showing the fence location
- Fence elevations
- Structural plans with footing sections and details, if applicable
- Masonry fences, brick columns and retaining walls over 4 ft: drawings sealed by a Texas Registered Engineer
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for new fences; repairs covering no more than 25% of the fence area in 12 months do not need one.
- Rolling gates on an alley need a trash dumpster service pad (one 10x4 ft or two 5x4 ft spaces) set back 4 ft from the alley edge.
- Pool and spa enclosures have special requirements.
- The City suggests checking HOA deed restrictions and covenants.
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 Plano, TX?
Yes. The City of Plano requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Plano?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 40 inches in the front yard, at least 50% open. Corner lots: Corner lot with two front yards: 15-ft angled clip; street-street intersections: 45-ft visibility triangle clear between 30 inches and 9 ft; alley-street: nothing over 30 inches in an 8-ft triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Plano?
Fences and gates may not encroach on City right-of-way. A new fence parallel to and within 3 ft of an existing fence requires removing the old one; otherwise leave a 3-ft gap. Sliding gates go inside the fence line, not on the alley side.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Plano?
Per the City fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Plano?
Draw a site plan showing the fence location and fence elevations (masonry work needs engineer-sealed drawings). Submit them with the completed application to Building Inspections (972-941-7140, [email protected]) and pay the fee from the City fee schedule. Request a footing inspection (if applicable) and the final fence inspection. Call 811 before digging (800-344-8377). buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Plano (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Plano?
Building Inspections Department, City of Plano. Phone 972-941-7140, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Plano's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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