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Dallas County, Texas

City of Farmers Branch fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Farmers Branch? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Farmers Branch before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Farmers Branch (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed source
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with Farmers Branch: Does Farmers Branch require a permit for a standard residential fence, and what are the height limits and fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application you can send to City of Farmers Branch.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Farmers Branch

Steps based on farmersbranchtx.gov — Building Inspection

  1. Apply online through the Citizen Self Service Portal.
  2. Questions on a specific permit: [email protected].
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Building Inspection Division

Phone
972-919-2549
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address
13000 William Dodson Pkwy, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Contact from farmersbranchtx.gov — Building Inspection

Other rules to know

  • Page mentions fence permits and a guide on when a permit is not required, but does not state the requirement itself.

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 Farmers Branch, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Farmers Branch before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Farmers Branch?

Apply online through the Citizen Self Service Portal. Questions on a specific permit: [email protected]. 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 Farmers Branch (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Farmers Branch?

Building Inspection Division. Phone 972-919-2549, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Farmers Branch's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. farmersbranchtx.gov — Building Inspection

Work for the City of Farmers Branch? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.