City of Garden Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Garden Ridge? Yes. The City of Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100.00 (Fences, Schedule of Fees, Other Permits) source
- Side and rear yards
- Residential fences and walls may not exceed six feet except as allowed (Zoning Ord. 13 Sec. 2.06.02) source
- Corner lots
- No fence in a required side yard adjacent to a public street source
- Distance from lot line
- Screening or fencing at least three feet from the edge of any accessway pavement or driveway; vehicular access gates at least 50 feet from street edge.
- Not allowed
- Residential: chain link, barbed, razor and concertina wire. Residential perimeter fences: masonry, wrought iron, cedar wood or precast concrete resembling wood, stucco, stone or brick (CMU excluded). Deer fences up to 8 feet permitted. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Garden Ridge: Is a permit required for every residential fence, and where is the sight-triangle limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Garden Ridge
- Call or email the Building Inspector at (210) 651-6632 about fence permit submittal (online permit system being updated).
- Pay the $100.00 fence fee per the Schedule of Fees.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspector
Building / Inspections
- Phone
- (210) 651-6632
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Public lobby Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
- Address
- 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
Contact from ci.garden-ridge.tx.us — Building Inspections
Other rules to know
- Permit fee ordinance refers to fence permit fees set by the Schedule of Fees ($100.00); the zoning excerpt read does not itself state a permit requirement.
- Online permit system instructions were 'stand by' on the city page; call or email.
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 Garden Ridge, TX?
Yes. The City of Garden Ridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Garden Ridge?
Side and rear yards: Residential fences and walls may not exceed six feet except as allowed (Zoning Ord. 13 Sec. 2.06.02). Corner lots: No fence in a required side yard adjacent to a public street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Garden Ridge?
Screening or fencing at least three feet from the edge of any accessway pavement or driveway; vehicular access gates at least 50 feet from street edge.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Garden Ridge?
$100.00 (Fences, Schedule of Fees, Other Permits).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Garden Ridge?
Call or email the Building Inspector at (210) 651-6632 about fence permit submittal (online permit system being updated). Pay the $100.00 fence fee per the Schedule of Fees. 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 Garden Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Garden Ridge?
Building Inspector, Building / Inspections. Phone (210) 651-6632, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Garden Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance No. 13 Sec. 2.06.02 Fencing and Screening
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