City of Clear Lake Shores fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Clear Lake Shores? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clear Lake Shores 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 Clear Lake Shores (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- $0.75 per linear foot (Fence / Railing) source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Clear Lake Shores: Does a residential fence need a permit and what are height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Clear Lake Shores
- Call City Hall at 281-334-2799 to confirm fence permit requirements.
- Submit the Building Permit Application with the Contractor Registration if required.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City Hall
Building Official review via City Hall
- Phone
- 281-334-2799
- Address
- 1006 S Shore Drive, Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
Contact from clearlakeshores-tx.gov — Obtaining Permits Licenses
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Building permit application fee schedule lists 'Fence / Railing $0.75 per lf' and plan review 50% of permit fee; no page states fences require a permit.
- Review by Building Official takes 1 to 3 business days minimum; permit void if work not started within 6 months.
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 Clear Lake Shores, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Clear Lake Shores before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Clear Lake Shores?
$0.75 per linear foot (Fence / Railing).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Clear Lake Shores?
Call City Hall at 281-334-2799 to confirm fence permit requirements. Submit the Building Permit Application with the Contractor Registration if required. 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 Clear Lake Shores (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Clear Lake Shores?
City Hall, Building Official review via City Hall. Phone 281-334-2799.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Clear Lake Shores's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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