City of Lake Dallas fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Dallas? Yes. The City of Lake Dallas 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 City of Lake Dallas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Waived for partial replacement of less than half a single-family fence in the same location (once per 12 months) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in R-14000 and R-1-4000A zones; up to 8 ft in R-16000, R-1-7200 and R-1-10000 source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (chain link up to 4 ft) source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Dallas
Steps based on lakedallas.com — Faq
- Get the fence permit application online or at City Hall, 212 Main Street.
- Check your zoning district's height limit (6 or 8 ft; 3 ft in front yards).
- Turn in the application to Community Development (940-497-2226).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
City of Lake Dallas
- Phone
- 940-497-2226
- Hours
- City Hall Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:00pm; Fri 7:30am-11:30am
- Address
- City Hall, 212 Main Street, Lake Dallas, TX 75065
Contact from lakedallas.com — Building Codes
What to submit
- City fence permit application (online or from City Hall)
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for all fences built, altered, repaired or replaced in the City (Code Sec. 22-242, 22-246).
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 Lake Dallas, TX?
Yes. The City of Lake Dallas requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lake Dallas?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in R-14000 and R-1-4000A zones; up to 8 ft in R-16000, R-1-7200 and R-1-10000. Front (street) yard: 3 ft (chain link up to 4 ft).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Lake Dallas?
Waived for partial replacement of less than half a single-family fence in the same location (once per 12 months).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lake Dallas?
Get the fence permit application online or at City Hall, 212 Main Street. Check your zoning district's height limit (6 or 8 ft; 3 ft in front yards). Turn in the application to Community Development (940-497-2226). 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 Lake Dallas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lake Dallas?
Community Development, City of Lake Dallas. Phone 940-497-2226.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lake Dallas's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code Sec. 22-242 to 22-246 (fences)
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