City of Waxahachie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Waxahachie? Yes. The City of Waxahachie requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 8 ft above adjacent grade behind the minimum front yard line source
- Front (street) yard
- Single-family/duplex: fences generally not allowed in front of the structure; decorative front-yard fences up to 3 ft with at least 50% open. FD/RR lots: up to 6 ft, 75% open source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots may build to the side yard property line where adjoining building lines meet; sight visibility rules in Sec. 7.07 source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences at least 15 ft from a public right-of-way; vehicle gates at least 20 ft from the property line. source
- Not allowed
- Electrical, barbed or razor wire fences (except livestock on lots of 3+ acres); chain link or woven wire as front-yard decorative fencing; used materials not designed for fencing. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Waxahachie
Steps based on waxahachietx.gov — Permitting Applications
- Read the City's Fence Permit Submittal Guide (linked from the Permitting / Applications page).
- Submit your application and payment through the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal.
- Schedule inspections through the portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees per Code of Ordinances Chapter 11; payable through the portal
- Inspections
- Scheduled through the portal
Who to contact
- Phone
- 469-309-4000
- Address
- Building and Community Services, 408 S Rogers, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Contact from waxahachietx.gov — Building Inspection
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Privacy fences (SF1-2F): metal posts, 2x4 cross members, finished wood pickets per Sec. 5.03(b)(iv).
- Zoning code states all fences require 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 City of Waxahachie, TX?
Yes. The City of Waxahachie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Waxahachie?
Side and rear yards: Up to 8 ft above adjacent grade behind the minimum front yard line. Front (street) yard: Single-family/duplex: fences generally not allowed in front of the structure; decorative front-yard fences up to 3 ft with at least 50% open. FD/RR lots: up to 6 ft, 75% open. Corner lots: Corner lots may build to the side yard property line where adjoining building lines meet; sight visibility rules in Sec. 7.07.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Waxahachie?
Residential fences at least 15 ft from a public right-of-way; vehicle gates at least 20 ft from the property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Waxahachie?
Read the City's Fence Permit Submittal Guide (linked from the Permitting / Applications page). Submit your application and payment through the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal. Schedule inspections through the portal. 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 Waxahachie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Waxahachie?
Building and Community Services. Phone 469-309-4000.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Waxahachie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 5.03 Fencing, Walls and Screening
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