City of Lewisville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lewisville? Yes. The City of Lewisville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Permit fee due before issuance (amount per City fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft maximum from finished grade source
- Corner lots
- Show clear vision areas on the plan where applicable source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lewisville
Steps based on cityoflewisville.com — showdocument
- Get a survey or a City aerial and mark the fence location, height, material, gates and clear vision areas.
- Apply online at MyGovernmentOnline: Permits & Licensing > Apply Online > Lewisville > Permit/Contractor Registration.
- Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued.
- Request the Fence Final inspection in MyGovernmentOnline before 3 p.m. for the next day.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Before permit issuance
- Inspections
- Fence Final (plus Electrical Final if applicable); request by 3 p.m. for next day
Who to contact
Building Inspections
City of Lewisville Building Services
- Phone
- 972-219-3470
- Address
- City Hall, 151 W. Church Street, Lewisville, TX 75057
Contact from cityoflewisville.com — building permits
What to submit
- Property survey or City-provided aerial showing the fence location, height from finished grade, material, all gates and clear vision areas
- Drive gates: measurements and motor specs (gates over 6 ft wide need a City Engineer-approved driveway approach)
- Written utility approval if a retaining wall encroaches into a utility easement
- Castle Hills properties: HOA approval before submittal
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for any new fence or replacement of more than 10% of the total fence length.
- Contractors must be registered with the City.
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 Lewisville, TX?
Yes. The City of Lewisville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lewisville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum from finished grade. Corner lots: Show clear vision areas on the plan where applicable.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Lewisville?
Permit fee due before issuance (amount per City fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lewisville?
Get a survey or a City aerial and mark the fence location, height, material, gates and clear vision areas. Apply online at MyGovernmentOnline: Permits & Licensing > Apply Online > Lewisville > Permit/Contractor Registration. Pay the permit fee before the permit is issued. Request the Fence Final inspection in MyGovernmentOnline before 3 p.m. for the next day. 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 Lewisville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lewisville?
Building Inspections, City of Lewisville Building Services. Phone 972-219-3470.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lewisville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Development Code Subpart 3, Art. VIII, Ch. 6
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