City of Lancaster fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lancaster? Yes. The City of Lancaster requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per City Master Fee Schedule (may be doubled for fences built without a permit) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 in max, at least 50% open; solid fences not allowed source
- Corner lots
- Front-yard fences 48 in, 50% open; vision triangle capped at 2.5 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences set back at least 5 ft from the front of a structure; reverse-frontage lots 10 ft from side property line; vision triangles 25 ft street-street and 10 ft alley; none on public property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain-link not allowed in required front yard (except repair/replace); concertina and razor wire prohibited; barbed wire and electric fences limited to agricultural use; unlisted materials need City Manager approval. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-218-1200
Still being confirmed with Lancaster: What is the dollar fence permit fee and how is the application submitted? Is 972-218-1200 the Building Inspections line?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lancaster
- Complete the City's fence permit application.
- Attach a site plan showing property lines, easements and rights-of-way.
- Pay the fee per the City's master fee schedule.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City of Lancaster
General line
- Phone
- 972-218-1200
- Address
- 211 N. Henry Street, Lancaster, TX 75146
Contact from lancaster-tx.com — Specific Use Permit Packet
What to submit
- Fence permit application with fence type and height
- Site plan showing property lines, easements and rights-of-way
Other rules to know
- Gates must swing inward toward private property.
- Taller than 8 ft requires an appeal to the zoning board of adjustment.
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 Lancaster, TX?
Yes. The City of Lancaster requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lancaster?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft max. Front (street) yard: 48 in max, at least 50% open; solid fences not allowed. Corner lots: Front-yard fences 48 in, 50% open; vision triangle capped at 2.5 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lancaster?
Fences set back at least 5 ft from the front of a structure; reverse-frontage lots 10 ft from side property line; vision triangles 25 ft street-street and 10 ft alley; none on public property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Lancaster?
Per City Master Fee Schedule (may be doubled for fences built without a permit).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lancaster?
Complete the City's fence permit application. Attach a site plan showing property lines, easements and rights-of-way. Pay the fee per the City's master fee schedule. 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 Lancaster (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lancaster?
City of Lancaster, General line. Phone 972-218-1200.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lancaster's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Lancaster Code Article 6.07 Fences (Ord. 2018-11-44)
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