City of Midlothian fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Midlothian? Yes. The City of Midlothian requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- Max 8 ft 3 in source
- Front (street) yard
- Front-yard fences capped at 4 ft; no fence between the building setback line and the right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- Keep a 25 ft clear vision area back from the property corner along both streets source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be entirely on private property (typically within 1 ft of the right-of-way). source
- Good side faces
- Fences must be finished equally on both sides. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences (limited livestock exception); barbed wire on undeveloped land under 3 acres; walls topped with broken glass or similar. source
- How to apply
- Call 972-775-7161 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Midlothian
Steps based on midlothian.tx.us — Fence Permit Application pdf
- Complete the Fence Permit Application.
- Attach a site plan showing the property, buildings, property lines, easements and streets.
- Submit to Building Inspections, 215 N. 8th Street (972-775-7161) with the $50.00 fee.
- Schedule inspections at web.mygov.us.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00
- Inspections
- Scheduled through web.mygov.us
Who to contact
Cynthia Younts
Administrative Services Manager
- Phone
- 972-775-7161
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
- Address
- Building Inspections, 215 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065
Contact from midlothian.tx.us — Building Permits
What to submit
- Completed Fence Permit Application
- Site plan showing property, existing buildings, property lines, easements, rights-of-way and streets
Other rules to know
- Citywide standards in Sec. 4.5202; residential fence rules also cross-reference Section 3.5200 (not read).
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 Midlothian, TX?
Yes. The City of Midlothian requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Midlothian?
Side and rear yards: Max 8 ft 3 in. Front (street) yard: Front-yard fences capped at 4 ft; no fence between the building setback line and the right-of-way. Corner lots: Keep a 25 ft clear vision area back from the property corner along both streets.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Midlothian?
Fences must be entirely on private property (typically within 1 ft of the right-of-way).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Midlothian?
Fences must be finished equally on both sides.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Midlothian?
$50.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Midlothian?
Complete the Fence Permit Application. Attach a site plan showing the property, buildings, property lines, easements and streets. Submit to Building Inspections, 215 N. 8th Street (972-775-7161) with the $50.00 fee. Schedule inspections at web.mygov.us. 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 Midlothian (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Midlothian?
Cynthia Younts, Administrative Services Manager. Phone 972-775-7161, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Midlothian's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 4.5202 General fence standards
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