City of The Colony fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of The Colony? Yes. The City of The Colony 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 The Colony (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by City Council resolution (covers permit and completion inspection); $50 application fee before processing source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft 6 in source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft; decorative front-yard fences no more than 50% solid (no chain link, mesh or wire) source
- Corner lots
- Sight triangles: 30-ft sides at street intersections, 10 ft at alley- or driveway-street, 5 ft at driveway-alley source
- Distance from lot line
- No encroachment on public property or easements; front-yard fence rules apply from the front building line to the front lot line. source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, corrugated steel, tarping and fiberglass panels; electrified or barbed wire only with building official approval. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-624-3100 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of The Colony
Steps based on thecolonytx.gov — Building InspectionsPermits
- Fill out the permit application with a drawing of your property and the fence (materials, height, gates).
- Email the application and documents as PDFs to Building Inspections (call 972-624-3100 for the address); staff will contact you to collect the $50 application fee.
- Allow 10-15 business days for plan review.
- Schedule the completion inspection through eTRAKiT or 972-624-3150.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50 application fee plus the Council-set permit fee
- Review time
- 10-15 business days
- Inspections
- Completion inspection; schedule via eTRAKiT or 972-624-3150
Who to contact
Building Inspections
City of The Colony
- Phone
- 972-624-3100
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri 7:30-11:30 a.m.
- Address
- Building Inspections, 6053 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056
Contact from thecolonytx.gov — Building InspectionsPermits
What to submit
- Application with applicant/owner info, fence address, materials, height, value, and a graphic outline of the property
- Stamped engineered plans for stone, masonry or brick walls over 4 ft
- All documents as PDFs
Other rules to know
- A permit is required before building any fence or retaining wall; repairs of less than 50% of a fence are exempt.
- Height is measured from interior finished grade.
- Fences next to an alley or utility easement need at least one gate 3 ft wide or more.
- Plan review takes 10 to 15 business days.
- The City accepts permit applications by email as PDFs; the address on its Building Inspections page could not be read.
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 The Colony, TX?
Yes. The City of The Colony requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of The Colony?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft 6 in. Front (street) yard: 4 ft; decorative front-yard fences no more than 50% solid (no chain link, mesh or wire). Corner lots: Sight triangles: 30-ft sides at street intersections, 10 ft at alley- or driveway-street, 5 ft at driveway-alley.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of The Colony?
No encroachment on public property or easements; front-yard fence rules apply from the front building line to the front lot line.
How much is a fence permit in the City of The Colony?
Set by City Council resolution (covers permit and completion inspection); $50 application fee before processing.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of The Colony?
Fill out the permit application with a drawing of your property and the fence (materials, height, gates). Email the application and documents as PDFs to Building Inspections (call 972-624-3100 for the address); staff will contact you to collect the $50 application fee. Allow 10-15 business days for plan review. Schedule the completion inspection through eTRAKiT or 972-624-3150. 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 The Colony (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of The Colony?
Building Inspections, City of The Colony. Phone 972-624-3100.
Sources
Summarized from the City of The Colony's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fence and Wall Regulations, Sections 18-100 to 18-1000
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