City of Gunter fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Gunter? Yes. The City of Gunter requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Gunter (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in the required front yard source
- Not allowed
- Metal fences not allowed in the required front yard except wrought iron. Use customary urban materials such as brick, wood or stone, or others approved by City Council. source
- How to apply
- Call 903-433-5185 source
Still being confirmed with Gunter: What is the current residential fence permit fee, what email accepts permit applications, and what side/rear setbacks apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Gunter
Steps based on guntertx.gov — Fence Permit PDF
- Complete the residential permit application.
- Attach a site plan or marked-up lot survey showing the fence.
- Call Development Services (903-433-5185) to confirm how to submit and the fee.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued.
- Schedule the final inspection.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Permit fee due at issuance
- Inspections
- All permits require final inspection
- Permit good for
- Void if work does not start within 180 days or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days
Who to contact
Development Services
Donna Harvey, Permit Clerk
- Phone
- 903-433-5185
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Address
- 105 N 4th St, Gunter, TX 75058 (mail: P.O. Box 349)
Contact from guntertx.gov — Development Services
What to submit
- Residential permit application
- Site plan (or marked-up lot survey) showing the main building and other structures, the proposed fence, its height, construction material, and all streets and alleys
Other rules to know
- Permit required for a new fence, replacing posts, changing height, or moving a fence.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft need an engineered, stamped design.
- All permits require final inspection; a permit is void if work does not start within 180 days or is suspended or abandoned for 180 days.
- The permit form lists [email protected]; that domain differs from the City's current site, so no email is recorded.
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 Gunter, TX?
Yes. The City of Gunter requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Gunter?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in the required front yard.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Gunter?
Complete the residential permit application. Attach a site plan or marked-up lot survey showing the fence. Call Development Services (903-433-5185) to confirm how to submit and the fee. Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Schedule the final inspection. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Gunter (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Gunter?
Development Services, Donna Harvey, Permit Clerk. Phone 903-433-5185.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Gunter's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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