City of Denton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Denton? Yes. The City of Denton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 10 ft from the edge of right-of-way pavement or 5 ft from the sidewalk (edge nearest the property line), whichever is greater. No fences in easements or rights-of-way (a previously permitted fence in an easement may be replaced in place with photo documentation). Keep intersection vision clearance areas open. source
- Good side faces
- Wooden perimeter fences: structural members go on the inside, not visible from public view. source
- How to apply
- In person source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Denton
Steps based on lfpubweb.cityofdenton.com — Fence Requirements
- Draw a to-scale site plan showing structures, property lines, easements and the fence location.
- Submit it through the City's eTRAKiT or ProjectDox system, or bring two paper copies to Development Services, 401 N. Elm St.
- Keep the fence out of easements and rights-of-way and at least 10 ft from the pavement edge (or 5 ft from the sidewalk).
- Schedule the final inspection (a layout inspection is optional).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Optional layout inspection and a final inspection
Who to contact
Building Inspections
City of Denton Development Services
- Phone
- 940-349-8360
- Address
- Development Services - Building Inspections, 401 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76201
Contact from lfpubweb.cityofdenton.com — Fence Requirements
What to submit
- To-scale site plan showing all structures, property lines, the fence location and known easements
- Two paper copies, or an electronic submittal
- Retaining walls: drainage arrows and engineered specifications
Other rules to know
- Pool fences: at least 60 inches high, no gaps that pass a 4-inch sphere, outward-opening self-closing self-latching gates with latches at least 54 inches high outside.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft or with a surcharge need engineered plans and a third-party inspection; sections over 30 inches need a 42-inch guard.
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 Denton, TX?
Yes. The City of Denton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Denton?
At least 10 ft from the edge of right-of-way pavement or 5 ft from the sidewalk (edge nearest the property line), whichever is greater. No fences in easements or rights-of-way (a previously permitted fence in an easement may be replaced in place with photo documentation). Keep intersection vision clearance areas open.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Denton?
Wooden perimeter fences: structural members go on the inside, not visible from public view.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Denton?
Draw a to-scale site plan showing structures, property lines, easements and the fence location. Submit it through the City's eTRAKiT or ProjectDox system, or bring two paper copies to Development Services, 401 N. Elm St. Keep the fence out of easements and rights-of-way and at least 10 ft from the pavement edge (or 5 ft from the sidewalk). Schedule the final inspection (a layout inspection is optional). 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 Denton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Denton?
Building Inspections, City of Denton Development Services. Phone 940-349-8360.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Denton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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