Unincorporated Denton County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Denton County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Denton County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Denton County: Does a fence outside the floodplain in unincorporated Denton County need a Development Permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Denton County
Steps based on dentoncounty.gov — Development Services
- Ask Development Services (940-349-2990, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a Development Permit; floodplain fences always do.
- If so, apply through Civic Access or in person at 3900 Morse Street with a site plan showing distances to at least two property lines.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services
Denton County
- Phone
- 940-349-2990
- [email protected]
- Address
- Development Services, 3900 Morse Street, 2nd floor, Denton, TX 76208
Contact from dentoncounty.gov — Development Services
What to submit
- Development Permit application: owner name and address, property description (abstract/tract with acreage, or subdivision/lot/block), and a site plan showing improvements and distances to at least two property lines
Other rules to know
- The County requires a development permit for any improvement to a property; fences and fence-type walls in the floodplain specifically need a Development Permit.
- Contact Development Services to confirm whether a fence outside the floodplain needs a permit.
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 Unincorporated Denton County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Denton County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Contact Development Services to confirm whether a fence outside the floodplain needs a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Denton County?
Ask Development Services (940-349-2990, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a Development Permit; floodplain fences always do. If so, apply through Civic Access or in person at 3900 Morse Street with a site plan showing distances to at least two property lines. 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 Unincorporated Denton County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Denton County?
Development Services, Denton County. Phone 940-349-2990, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Denton County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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