City of Highland Village fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Highland Village? Yes. The City of Highland Village requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft behind the front yard line source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence in front of a single-family or duplex home, or in a front or side yard next to a public street, except split-rail style fences (with City approval) source
- Corner lots
- Both street sides of a corner lot are treated as front yards; nothing 3 ft or higher above street centerline in visual clearance areas source
- Distance from lot line
- If the rear yard abuts another rear yard the fence may run to the side and rear lot lines; if it abuts a side or front yard it may only extend to the building line. source
- Good side faces
- Required screening walls must be finished the same on both sides. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link and woven wire fences; barbed wire and electric fencing (except farm/ranch use on undeveloped land over 1 acre). source
- How to apply
- Call 972-899-5093 source
Still being confirmed with Highland Village: Can Highland Village homeowners apply for fence permits themselves, and online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Highland Village
Steps based on highlandvillage.org — faq
- Have a City-registered licensed contractor apply for the fence permit (call Building Inspections at 972-899-5093 with questions).
- Keep fences behind the front yard line, 8 ft max, and no chain link or woven wire.
- Allow up to 10 working days for review.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Review time
- Typically no more than 10 working days
Who to contact
Building Inspections
City of Highland Village
- Phone
- 972-899-5093
Contact from highlandvillage.org — faq
What to submit
- Permit application from a licensed contractor registered with the City
Other rules to know
- Zoning §35.3(D): all fences require permits.
- Replacing a gate usually doesn't need a permit, but replacing its posts does.
- Residential permit review typically takes no more than 10 working days.
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 Highland Village, TX?
Yes. The City of Highland Village requires a permit before you build a fence. Replacing a gate usually doesn't need a permit, but replacing its posts does.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Highland Village?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft behind the front yard line. Front (street) yard: No fence in front of a single-family or duplex home, or in a front or side yard next to a public street, except split-rail style fences (with City approval). Corner lots: Both street sides of a corner lot are treated as front yards; nothing 3 ft or higher above street centerline in visual clearance areas.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Highland Village?
If the rear yard abuts another rear yard the fence may run to the side and rear lot lines; if it abuts a side or front yard it may only extend to the building line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Highland Village?
Required screening walls must be finished the same on both sides.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Highland Village?
Have a City-registered licensed contractor apply for the fence permit (call Building Inspections at 972-899-5093 with questions). Keep fences behind the front yard line, 8 ft max, and no chain link or woven wire. Allow up to 10 working days for review. 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 Highland Village (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Highland Village?
Building Inspections, City of Highland Village. Phone 972-899-5093.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Highland Village's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance §35 Fencing, walls and screening requirements
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