City of San Elizario fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of San Elizario? Not confirmed. Contact the City of San Elizario before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Fences over 36 in that obstruct vision must be at least 20 ft from the intersection of street right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- Allowed within required yards subject to height limits; none in a recorded easement; corner-lot rear fence must meet the side-yard setback next to the right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified or barbed fences along property lines in residential districts; new-home back yard fences may not use open materials (chain link, wire, picket, pallet, corrugated) or unstuccoed concrete/block. source
- How to apply
- Call 915.974.7037 source
Still being confirmed with San Elizario: Does the City require a permit for a residential fence, and where is the application?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of San Elizario
- Call City Hall at 915.974.7037 to ask whether a fence permit is required and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 915.974.7037
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 am-5:30 pm
- Address
- 12710 Church St., San Elizario, TX 79849
Contact from cityofsanelizario.com — code enforcement
Other rules to know
- Zoning ordinance (Art. III, §3-7) sets height rules but the excerpt read does not state a fence permit requirement; Building permit fee ordinance does not list fences.
- New-home back yard fence must be at least 6 ft tall.
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 City of San Elizario, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of San Elizario before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of San Elizario?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: 36 in in the front yard. Corner lots: Fences over 36 in that obstruct vision must be at least 20 ft from the intersection of street right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of San Elizario?
Allowed within required yards subject to height limits; none in a recorded easement; corner-lot rear fence must meet the side-yard setback next to the right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of San Elizario?
Call City Hall at 915.974.7037 to ask whether a fence permit is required and how to apply. 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 City of San Elizario (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of San Elizario?
City Hall / Code Enforcement. Phone 915.974.7037, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of San Elizario's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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