City of Socorro fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Socorro? Yes. The City of Socorro 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 City of Socorro (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 within a required rear yard setback source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within the required front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- 8 ft in the secondary front yard if behind the primary street's required front setback and not blocking the clear sight triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence or wall in a public right-of-way or public easement unless an encroachment agreement is approved. Numeric setbacks are set by zoning district in the UDC. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and similar security wire in all residential zoning districts. Chain-link is limited in front of the principal building face. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Socorro
Steps based on costx.us — permits applications
- Download the Chain Link/Wooden Fence, Cinder Block Wall or Rock Wall permit form from the Permits & Applications page.
- Fill it out and email it to p&[email protected] (add plans or drawings if the clerks ask).
- Pay by credit, debit, check or money order (no cash).
- Residential review takes about 10 business days.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Credit, debit, check or money order; cash not accepted
- Review time
- About 10 business days for residential projects
Who to contact
Lorrine Quimiro
Planning and Zoning Director
- Phone
- (915) 872-8531
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- 860 N. Rio Vista Rd., Socorro, TX 79927
Contact from costx.us — planning zoning
What to submit
- Fence/wall permit application (Chain Link/Wooden Fence, Cinder Block Wall or Rock Wall form)
- Technical drawings or plans if the clerks request them
Other rules to know
- Only a licensed general contractor, a homeowner (homestead only) or a design professional can file with the Building Division.
- A building permit is required for any retaining wall over 4 ft.
- Height is measured from the lowest adjacent finished grade.
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 Socorro, TX?
Yes. The City of Socorro requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Socorro?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft within a required rear yard setback. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within the required front yard setback. Corner lots: 8 ft in the secondary front yard if behind the primary street's required front setback and not blocking the clear sight triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Socorro?
No fence or wall in a public right-of-way or public easement unless an encroachment agreement is approved. Numeric setbacks are set by zoning district in the UDC.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Socorro?
Download the Chain Link/Wooden Fence, Cinder Block Wall or Rock Wall permit form from the Permits & Applications page. Fill it out and email it to p&[email protected] (add plans or drawings if the clerks ask). Pay by credit, debit, check or money order (no cash). Residential review takes about 10 business days. 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 Socorro (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Socorro?
Lorrine Quimiro, Planning and Zoning Director. Phone (915) 872-8531, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Socorro's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Development Code §3.03.01 Fencing, Screening and Buffering (I. Maximum Fence or Wall Height)
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