Town of Horizon City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Horizon City? Yes. The Town of Horizon City 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 Horizon City (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
- Rock-and-mortar wall 4 ft minimum, 6 ft maximum (8 ft with written consent of all abutting owners) source
- Front (street) yard
- Front fencing of wrought iron up to 6 ft; side walls in front of the house no more than 30 in source
- Corner lots
- 36 in within 20 ft of a street intersection (non-chain-link/wrought-iron); nothing obstructing sightlines between 2 and 10 ft in the corner triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Gate or fence must be entirely on the owner's property and not in the right-of-way. Numeric yard setbacks not found. source
- Not allowed
- Painting or coating rock/mortar walls; barbed wire only above 6 ft (commercial). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Horizon City: Is the consolidated ordinance PDF still current, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Horizon City
Steps based on horizoncity.org — building services
- Call Building Services at (915) 852-1046 to confirm fence requirements.
- Complete the Residential Building Permit Application and apply through the Town's online portal or at Town Hall.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Call (915) 852-1875 the day before, by 4:00 PM
Who to contact
Daniel Serrano
Building Official
- Phone
- (915) 852-1046 ext. 401
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 AM-6:00 PM; closed Friday
- Address
- 14999 Darrington Road, Horizon City, TX 79928
Contact from horizoncity.org — building services
What to submit
- Residential Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- Rules come from the Town's consolidated zoning ordinance PDF (Sections 802, 805, 806); lots backing onto a street need a 6 ft rock-and-mortar wall.
- A fence retaining more than 2 ft of soil must be engineered and stamped.
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 Horizon City, TX?
Yes. The Town of Horizon City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Horizon City?
Side and rear yards: Rock-and-mortar wall 4 ft minimum, 6 ft maximum (8 ft with written consent of all abutting owners). Front (street) yard: Front fencing of wrought iron up to 6 ft; side walls in front of the house no more than 30 in. Corner lots: 36 in within 20 ft of a street intersection (non-chain-link/wrought-iron); nothing obstructing sightlines between 2 and 10 ft in the corner triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Horizon City?
Gate or fence must be entirely on the owner's property and not in the right-of-way. Numeric yard setbacks not found.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Horizon City?
Call Building Services at (915) 852-1046 to confirm fence requirements. Complete the Residential Building Permit Application and apply through the Town's online portal or at Town Hall. 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 Horizon City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Horizon City?
Daniel Serrano, Building Official. Phone (915) 852-1046 ext. 401, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Horizon City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Consolidated Ordinance 102-91 §103.1(F)(4), §802, §806
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