Town of Double Oak fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Double Oak? Yes. The Town of Double Oak requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Double Oak: What fence heights does Double Oak allow, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Double Oak
Steps based on doubleoak.texas.gov — development services
- Apply for a building permit for your fence through the Town's online permit portal, by mail, or in person at 320 Waketon Road (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).
- Make sure the application is complete; incomplete applications are rejected.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Building Inspector Steve Koehler, 469-967-0592
Who to contact
Development Services
Town of Double Oak
- Phone
- 972-539-9464
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Address
- Development Services, 320 Waketon Road, Double Oak, TX 75077
Contact from doubleoak.texas.gov — development services
What to submit
- Complete building permit application (incomplete applications are rejected)
Other rules to know
- The Town's Development Services page says building permits are required for fences, among other structures.
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 Town of Double Oak, TX?
Yes. The Town of Double Oak requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Double Oak?
Apply for a building permit for your fence through the Town's online permit portal, by mail, or in person at 320 Waketon Road (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm). Make sure the application is complete; incomplete applications are rejected. 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 Town of Double Oak (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Double Oak?
Development Services, Town of Double Oak. Phone 972-539-9464.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Double Oak's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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