Town of Trophy Club fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Trophy Club? Yes. The Town of Trophy Club 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 Town of Trophy Club (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 8 ft max (fences must sit at least 10 ft behind the front elevation of the house) source
- Corner lots
- Clear sight zone 2.5-8 ft above street grade within a 35-ft triangle at intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 10 ft behind the front elevation of the primary structure; side-street fences within the side yard building setback. source
- Good side faces
- Fences on street rights-of-way and subdivision property lines: finished side faces the street (interior lot lines either way). source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, nails, screws, wire or sharp objects. Brick, stone, wrought iron or wood allowed; metal, vinyl or decorative concrete need review first. Lots on the golf course or a public park: ornamental metal, 4-6 ft. source
- How to apply
- Call 682-237-2917 source
Still being confirmed with Trophy Club: Are Trophy Club fence permits applied for online or by email, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Trophy Club
Steps based on trophyclub.org — Permitting
- Call the Permit Department (682-237-2917) to ask how to submit a fence permit (the Town accepts digital submittals).
- Build within 90 days of issuance, at least 10 ft behind the front of the house, max 8 ft, finished side toward the street.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Permit good for
- 90 days from issuance
Who to contact
Permit Department
Town of Trophy Club Community Development
- Phone
- 682-237-2917
Contact from trophyclub.org — When a Permit is Required
What to submit
- Fence permit application to the Town's permitting department
Other rules to know
- Town Code §14.02.351: fences need a permit, valid 90 days from issuance.
- Every fence needs at least one gate at least 3 ft wide; fences may not alter drainage.
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 Trophy Club, TX?
Yes. The Town of Trophy Club requires a permit before you build a fence. Town Code §14.02.351: fences need a permit, valid 90 days from issuance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Trophy Club?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 8 ft max (fences must sit at least 10 ft behind the front elevation of the house). Corner lots: Clear sight zone 2.5-8 ft above street grade within a 35-ft triangle at intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Trophy Club?
At least 10 ft behind the front elevation of the primary structure; side-street fences within the side yard building setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Trophy Club?
Fences on street rights-of-way and subdivision property lines: finished side faces the street (interior lot lines either way).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Trophy Club?
Call the Permit Department (682-237-2917) to ask how to submit a fence permit (the Town accepts digital submittals). Build within 90 days of issuance, at least 10 ft behind the front of the house, max 8 ft, finished side toward the street. 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 Trophy Club (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Trophy Club?
Permit Department, Town of Trophy Club Community Development. Phone 682-237-2917.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Trophy Club's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code §14.02.351 Fences
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