Town of New Hope fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of New Hope? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of New Hope before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- Per the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule source
- Distance from lot line
- All building projects must meet required setbacks from roads and property lines (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance). source
- How to apply
- Call 972-548-2489 source
Still being confirmed with New Hope: Does New Hope require a permit for a residential fence, and what setbacks apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of New Hope
- Email the Building Official ([email protected]) or call Town Hall (972-548-2489) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep the fence within the zoning setbacks from roads and property lines.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Who to contact
Building Official
Town of New Hope
- Phone
- 972-548-2489
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 121 Rockcrest Road, New Hope, TX 75071-4103
Contact from newhopetx.gov — permits zoning
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (confirm with the Building Official whether it applies to fences)
Other rules to know
- The Town's Permits & Zoning page groups fences with accessory buildings, pools, solar and sprinklers in one information document but does not say outright that fences need a permit.
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 Town of New Hope, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of New Hope before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Town's Permits & Zoning page groups fences with accessory buildings, pools, solar and sprinklers in one information document but does not say outright that fences need a permit.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of New Hope?
All building projects must meet required setbacks from roads and property lines (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance).
How much is a fence permit in the Town of New Hope?
Per the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of New Hope?
Email the Building Official ([email protected]) or call Town Hall (972-548-2489) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep the fence within the zoning setbacks from roads and property lines. 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 Town of New Hope (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of New Hope?
Building Official, Town of New Hope. Phone 972-548-2489, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of New Hope's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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