City of DeSoto fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of DeSoto? Yes. The City of DeSoto requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 972-230-9610 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of DeSoto
- Contact the Building Inspection Division (972-230-9610) and see the City's Permit Application Submission page for how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspection Division
- Phone
- 972-230-9610
- Address
- 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
Contact from desototexas.gov — When is a Permit Required
Other rules to know
- City lists 'Building or replacing a fence' among projects that require a permit; check HOA deed restrictions.
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 DeSoto, TX?
Yes. The City of DeSoto requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of DeSoto?
Contact the Building Inspection Division (972-230-9610) and see the City's Permit Application Submission page for how to apply. 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 DeSoto (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of DeSoto?
Building Inspection Division. Phone 972-230-9610.
Sources
Summarized from the City of DeSoto's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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