City of Sachse fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sachse? Yes. The City of Sachse requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per City of Sachse Master Fee Schedule (amount not listed) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft max, only as landscape or decorative screen (4 ft on lots of 1 acre or more) source
- Corner lots
- Rear lot line abutting neighbor's side lot line: full height to line except 15 ft site angle next to the abutting front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence in the 10 ft x 10 ft driveway-to-alley triangle or the 15 ft x 15 ft street-to-alley triangle. source
- Not allowed
- Sheet metal, corrugated or enhanced metal panels, plywood, fiberglass, vinyl and similar; permitted: stone, masonry, brick, wood, decorative tubular steel, chain link, split rail, composite. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sachse
Steps based on cityofsachse.com — Residential Fence Permits
- Fence contractor registers as a General Contractor in SmartGov.
- Complete the building permit application in the SmartGov portal.
- Submit one site/plot plan showing the residence, structures, easements, fence and gate locations, material and height.
- Pay at approval through SmartGov, by check in person, or by mail to Development Services.
- Request building final inspection.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- At approval via SmartGov, check in person or by mail
- Inspections
- Building final (pier/footing for masonry walls with columns)
Who to contact
Development Services
- Phone
- 469-429-4781
- [email protected]
- Address
- 3815-B Sachse Rd, Sachse TX 75048
Contact from cityofsachse.com — Residential Fence Permits
What to submit
- Building permit application (SmartGov)
- Site or plot plan with fence and gate locations, material and height
Other rules to know
- Permit required for a new fence or gate, replacing/relocating posts, repairing/replacing more than 25% of a fence, or changing height or material.
- Fences under 7 ft: posts max 8 ft on center, footings at least 24 in deep; 7 ft or taller: posts max 6 ft on center, footings at least 36 in deep.
- Required inspections: building final (plus pier and footing for masonry walls with columns).
- Pool barriers must meet International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Ch. 3 Sec. 305.
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 Sachse, TX?
Yes. The City of Sachse requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sachse?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft max. Front (street) yard: 3 ft max, only as landscape or decorative screen (4 ft on lots of 1 acre or more). Corner lots: Rear lot line abutting neighbor's side lot line: full height to line except 15 ft site angle next to the abutting front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Sachse?
No fence in the 10 ft x 10 ft driveway-to-alley triangle or the 15 ft x 15 ft street-to-alley triangle.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Sachse?
Per City of Sachse Master Fee Schedule (amount not listed).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sachse?
Fence contractor registers as a General Contractor in SmartGov. Complete the building permit application in the SmartGov portal. Submit one site/plot plan showing the residence, structures, easements, fence and gate locations, material and height. Pay at approval through SmartGov, by check in person, or by mail to Development Services. Request building final inspection. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Sachse (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sachse?
Development Services. Phone 469-429-4781, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sachse's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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