City of Garland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Garland? Yes. The City of Garland requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $150 residential fence permit plus 4.5% technology/equipment surcharge source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- 3.5 ft wood/wrought iron (at least 4 in open space per linear foot vertically); 2.5 ft brick/masonry source
- Corner lots
- Non-see-through fences on corner lots need a visibility clip source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences generally not allowed in a required front yard except certain low residential fences; no fence within a required visibility area. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed or razor wire, welded or woven wire, used materials, electric fences (with exceptions), galvanized or corrugated metal, materials not approved for exterior exposure. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-205-2000 source
Still being confirmed with Garland: Can a fence permit application be submitted online or by email, or only in person?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Garland
Steps based on garlandtx.gov — Fence
- Fill out the Garland fence permit application.
- Attach a property survey or scaled plan marking the fence line and gates.
- Submit to Building Inspection (200 N. Fifth St.) and pay the $150 fee plus the 4.5% surcharge; call 972-205-2000 for submission options.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $150 plus 4.5% technology surcharge (non-refundable); electrical for gates extra
Who to contact
Building Inspection
- Phone
- 972-205-2000
- [email protected]
- Address
- 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040
Contact from garlandtx.gov — Fence
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Property survey (preferred) or scaled plan at 1 in = 20 ft showing lot, house, accessory buildings, distances to property lines, fence line and gates
Other rules to know
- Permit needed to replace or install a fence on a corner lot, to change height/location/material, or to install where none existed; swimming pool in rear yard also requires one.
- Driveway gates must not swing into the alley or street right-of-way.
- Private deed/HOA restrictions are the owner's responsibility.
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 Garland, TX?
Yes. The City of Garland requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Garland?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft max. Front (street) yard: 3.5 ft wood/wrought iron (at least 4 in open space per linear foot vertically); 2.5 ft brick/masonry. Corner lots: Non-see-through fences on corner lots need a visibility clip.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Garland?
Fences generally not allowed in a required front yard except certain low residential fences; no fence within a required visibility area.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Garland?
$150 residential fence permit plus 4.5% technology/equipment surcharge.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Garland?
Fill out the Garland fence permit application. Attach a property survey or scaled plan marking the fence line and gates. Submit to Building Inspection (200 N. Fifth St.) and pay the $150 fee plus the 4.5% surcharge; call 972-205-2000 for submission options. 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 Garland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Garland?
Building Inspection. Phone 972-205-2000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Garland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Garland Development Code Article 8 Fences
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