Town of Flower Mound fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Flower Mound? Yes. The Town of Flower Mound requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $70 source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (5 ft barbed wire or livestock fencing in "A" Agricultural districts) source
- Corner lots
- Keep visibility clips clear: 25' x 25' at residential intersections, 30' x 30' at collector/arterial intersections. Keylot additional front yard: 8 ft if set back at least 10 ft, otherwise 4 ft. source
- Distance from lot line
- Keylot additional front yard: 8-ft fences must be at least 10 ft from the property line. Fences next to parks, trails or open space must be wrought iron or tubular steel, at least 4 ft tall. source
- Good side faces
- Posts and rails go on the inside, not facing the street. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Flower Mound
Steps based on flowermound.gov — Fence Information
- Prepare a site plan (survey or scaled drawing) matching your recorded plat, plus any pier or column plans.
- Apply in eTRAKiT and upload your plans; homeowners building their own fence also register as a homeowner.
- Pay the $70 permit fee.
- Schedule pier/foundation inspections (before pouring concrete) and the All Finals inspection in eTRAKiT.
- Start within 45 days and finish final inspection within 60 days.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $70
- Inspections
- Pier/foundation before concrete, then All Finals; schedule in eTRAKiT (same-day until 7:30 a.m.)
- Permit good for
- Start within 45 days; final within 60 days
Who to contact
Building Inspections Division
Town of Flower Mound
- Phone
- 972-874-6355
- Hours
- Inspectors in office 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Building Inspections Division, 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028
Contact from flowermound.gov — Fence Information
What to submit
- Site plan (survey or scaled drawing) matching the recorded plat
- Pier or foundation plans, if applicable
- Stamped engineered plans for concrete or stone columns
- Homeowner as builder: Homeowner Registration Form, proof of homestead exemption and photo ID (otherwise a Town-registered contractor applies)
Other rules to know
- Permits are required for new fences and work on existing fences; replacing pickets with matching pickets is exempt.
- Perimeter fences along arterial or collector roads: 6-8 ft board-on-board with a 1x4 top trim, pre-stained western red cedar (medium brown) or redwood-color composite.
- Fasteners must be corrosion-resistant (e.g., hot-dipped galvanized).
- Work must start within 45 days of issuance and pass final inspection within 60 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 Town of Flower Mound, TX?
Yes. The Town of Flower Mound requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Flower Mound?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (5 ft barbed wire or livestock fencing in "A" Agricultural districts). Corner lots: Keep visibility clips clear: 25' x 25' at residential intersections, 30' x 30' at collector/arterial intersections. Keylot additional front yard: 8 ft if set back at least 10 ft, otherwise 4 ft..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Flower Mound?
Keylot additional front yard: 8-ft fences must be at least 10 ft from the property line. Fences next to parks, trails or open space must be wrought iron or tubular steel, at least 4 ft tall.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Flower Mound?
Posts and rails go on the inside, not facing the street.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Flower Mound?
$70.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Flower Mound?
Prepare a site plan (survey or scaled drawing) matching your recorded plat, plus any pier or column plans. Apply in eTRAKiT and upload your plans; homeowners building their own fence also register as a homeowner. Pay the $70 permit fee. Schedule pier/foundation inspections (before pouring concrete) and the All Finals inspection in eTRAKiT. Start within 45 days and finish final inspection within 60 days. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Flower Mound (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Flower Mound?
Building Inspections Division, Town of Flower Mound. Phone 972-874-6355.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Flower Mound's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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