Town of Little Elm fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Little Elm? Yes. The Town of Little Elm requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 30 inches in front yards (lots over 1 acre may be exempt with director approval) source
- Corner lots
- Corner-lot fences at least 15 ft from the face of any curb unless the director approves; sight triangles clear above 2 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Not on public right-of-way or in any drainage easement; may not encroach on any property line. source
- Good side faces
- Corner-lot side yards and fences backing to a right-of-way: cedar board-on-board with a decorative cap, finished side facing the street. source
- Not allowed
- Residential fences should generally be wood or black tubular steel (powder-coated ornamental iron). source
- How to apply
- Call 214-975-0400 source
Still being confirmed with Little Elm: How are Little Elm fence permits submitted (online portal?) and what is the fee? The Town's website blocks automated reading.
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Little Elm
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 6
- Call the Town (214-975-0400) and ask Building Safety for the fence permit application and how to submit it.
- Keep fences to 8 ft (30 inches in front yards), off property lines, rights-of-way and drainage easements, and at least 15 ft from the curb on corner lots.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Safety Division
Town of Little Elm
- Phone
- 214-975-0400
- Address
- Town Hall, 100 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
Contact from directory.tml.org — 1054
What to submit
- Fence permit application (ask the Town's Building Safety Division)
Other rules to know
- Town Code Sec. 106.06.32: fence construction, or repair of more than 50% of a fence's length, requires a permit; smaller repairs with matching materials do not.
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 Little Elm, TX?
Yes. The Town of Little Elm requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Little Elm?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 30 inches in front yards (lots over 1 acre may be exempt with director approval). Corner lots: Corner-lot fences at least 15 ft from the face of any curb unless the director approves; sight triangles clear above 2 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Little Elm?
Not on public right-of-way or in any drainage easement; may not encroach on any property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Little Elm?
Corner-lot side yards and fences backing to a right-of-way: cedar board-on-board with a decorative cap, finished side facing the street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Little Elm?
Call the Town (214-975-0400) and ask Building Safety for the fence permit application and how to submit it. Keep fences to 8 ft (30 inches in front yards), off property lines, rights-of-way and drainage easements, and at least 15 ft from the curb on corner lots. 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 Little Elm (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Little Elm?
Building Safety Division, Town of Little Elm. Phone 214-975-0400.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Little Elm's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 106.06.32 Residential fences
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