City of Jamaica Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Jamaica Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Jamaica Beach 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 Jamaica Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Jamaica Beach: Does a residential fence need a permit and what are height limits (Ord. 96-5)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Jamaica Beach
- Call the Building Clerk to confirm fence requirements.
- Apply through the MyGov portal if required.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Ruby Tollett
Building Clerk (Building Permits, Code Enforcement)
- Phone
- 409-737-1142 ext. 101
- [email protected]
- Address
- 16628 San Luis Pass, Jamaica Beach, TX
Contact from jamaicabeachtx.gov — directory
Other rules to know
- Fence within 1,000 feet of the beach vegetation line or near dunes may need Beachfront Construction or Dune Protection application instead.
- Building page doesn't state whether fences need a permit; zoning ordinance 96-5 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 Jamaica Beach, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Jamaica Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Building page doesn't state whether fences need a permit; zoning ordinance 96-5 not read.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Jamaica Beach?
Call the Building Clerk to confirm fence requirements. Apply through the MyGov portal 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 Jamaica Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Jamaica Beach?
Ruby Tollett, Building Clerk (Building Permits, Code Enforcement). Phone 409-737-1142 ext. 101, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Jamaica Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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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.