Town of Northlake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Northlake? Yes. The Town of Northlake requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100 source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (5 ft in RR district), open style such as split rail or ornamental metal source
- Corner lots
- Corner and double-frontage lots: follow the building setback line on the final plat source
- Distance from lot line
- Front-yard fences at least 3 ft inside the ultimate right-of-way; vehicle gates at least 24 ft back. source
- Good side faces
- Wood fences next to streets, schools, parks or open space: finished side faces the public space; posts on the inside. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, chain-link and electric fencing (generally). Allowed: wood, ornamental metal, tubular steel, masonry; wood fences on thoroughfares must be cedar with metal posts. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Northlake
Steps based on town.northlake.tx.us — Fence Permit Application PDF
- Fill out the Town's Fence Permit Application.
- Draw a plot plan showing fences, easements, setback lines and visibility triangles, plus photos or drawings of the fence.
- Email all three PDFs to [email protected].
- Pay the $100 fee before the permit is issued.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $100 before issuance
- Inspections
- Building Inspector inspects
Who to contact
Development Services
Town of Northlake
- Phone
- 940-648-3290
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1500 Commons Circle, Suite 300, Northlake, TX 76226
Contact from town.northlake.tx.us — Planning Development
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application (PDF)
- Plot plan (PDF) showing all proposed fences, easements, building setback lines and visibility triangles
- Photos and/or drawings of the fence (PDF)
Other rules to know
- Repairs in the same location with the same materials need no permit.
- The application authorizes the Building Inspector to enter for inspections.
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 Northlake, TX?
Yes. The Town of Northlake requires a permit before you build a fence. Repairs in the same location with the same materials need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Northlake?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (5 ft in RR district), open style such as split rail or ornamental metal. Corner lots: Corner and double-frontage lots: follow the building setback line on the final plat.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Northlake?
Front-yard fences at least 3 ft inside the ultimate right-of-way; vehicle gates at least 24 ft back.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Northlake?
Wood fences next to streets, schools, parks or open space: finished side faces the public space; posts on the inside.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Northlake?
$100.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Northlake?
Fill out the Town's Fence Permit Application. Draw a plot plan showing fences, easements, setback lines and visibility triangles, plus photos or drawings of the fence. Email all three PDFs to [email protected]. Pay the $100 fee before the permit is issued. 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 Northlake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Northlake?
Development Services, Town of Northlake. Phone 940-648-3290, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Northlake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: UDC §9.11 Screening and Fencing
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