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City of Meadows Place fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Meadows Place? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Meadows Place before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Meadows Place (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
Side and rear yards
8 ft source
Front (street) yard
No fences in the front yard of residential lots source
How to apply
Call 281-983-2932

Still being confirmed with Meadows Place: Can fence permit applications be emailed, and what is the fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Meadows Place

  1. Create an account and submit a Building Permit for your fence through the City's online permit submittal (or contact [email protected]).
  2. Include a Credit Card Authorization form to speed up processing, and pay the fee on the City's Schedule of Fees.
  3. Schedule inspections the day before by phone or email.
  4. Call 811 before digging.
Paying
Per the City's Schedule of Fees
Inspections
Schedule the day before by phone (281-983-2932) or email

Who to contact

Phone
281-983-2932
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Address
One Troyan Drive, Meadows Place, Texas 77477

Other rules to know

  • The City's Permits page lists fences under the Building Permit; all contractors and homeowners must obtain a contractor registration and permit.
  • Residential fences may go anywhere inside the property lines except the front yard (Sec. 153.71).

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 Meadows Place, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Meadows Place before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How tall can a fence be in the City of Meadows Place?

Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: No fences in the front yard of residential lots.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Meadows Place?

Create an account and submit a Building Permit for your fence through the City's online permit submittal (or contact [email protected]). Include a Credit Card Authorization form to speed up processing, and pay the fee on the City's Schedule of Fees. Schedule inspections the day before by phone or email. 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 Meadows Place (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Meadows Place?

City of Meadows Place. Phone 281-983-2932, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Meadows Place's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Code § 153.71 Fence regulations

  1. zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 5

Work for the City of Meadows Place? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.