Town of Highland Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Highland Park? Yes. The Town of Highland Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Highland Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 214-521-4161 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Highland Park
Steps based on hptx.org — Building Inspection
- Apply digitally through the Town's OpenGov Online Permits & Inspections system.
- Schedule inspections before concealing footings or framing.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Jeff Armstrong
Director of Community Development
- Phone
- 214-521-4161
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 4700 Drexel Drive, Highland Park, TX 75205
Contact from hptx.org — Building Inspection
Other rules to know
- Fences are listed among work requiring a permit before construction; the property owner is responsible for ensuring the permit is obtained.
- Contractors must be licensed by the State of Texas and registered with the Town.
- Work allowed Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; inspections must be scheduled before work is concealed.
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 Town of Highland Park, TX?
Yes. The Town of Highland Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Highland Park?
Apply digitally through the Town's OpenGov Online Permits & Inspections system. Schedule inspections before concealing footings or framing. 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 Town of Highland Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Highland Park?
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Community Development. Phone 214-521-4161, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Highland Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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