City of Sherman fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sherman? Yes. The City of Sherman 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 Sherman (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 (solid, no openings) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a front yard (residential district); front-yard fences must be decorative with openings in at least half the fence area source
- Corner lots
- Nothing in the 25 ft sight triangle at street intersections (10 ft at street-alley intersections) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence or screening device within the sight triangles: 25 ft from the intersection of street right-of-way lines, 10 ft at street-alley intersections. Variances by the Director of Engineering. source
- Not allowed
- Metal panel fences are not permitted in any district. Chain link, woven wire mesh and similar materials are prohibited in residential and non-residential front yards. Barbed wire along or adjoining public streets, alleys or grounds is unlawful (Director of Development Services may approve exceptions). Electric fences prohibited along public streets, alleys and common property lines (agricultural exceptions with Director approval). source
- How to apply
- Call 903-892-7229 source
Still being confirmed with Sherman: What is the current fence permit fee, and is there a fence-specific application or checklist?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sherman
Steps based on cityofsherman.com — Building Permits Inspections
- Contact Development Services (903-892-7229 or [email protected]) to confirm what to submit for a fence permit.
- Apply for the building permit (the City's Building Permits & Inspections page says permits are applied for through its online Self Service Portal).
- Have the fence inspected by the City.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections
Building Official: Larry Bollier
- Phone
- 903-892-7229
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- Development Services, 317 S Travis St., Sherman, TX 75090
Contact from cityofsherman.com — Building Permits Inspections
What to submit
- Building permit application (apply online through the City's Self Service Portal, or call Development Services)
Other rules to know
- Sec. 14.04.004 states fences and screening devices must have a building permit and be inspected by the City.
- Sec. 14.04.004 does not list a finished-side requirement.
- Fee amount not found on the pages read; the Building Permits & Inspections page links a Fee Schedule.
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 Sherman, TX?
Yes. The City of Sherman requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sherman?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (solid, no openings). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a front yard (residential district); front-yard fences must be decorative with openings in at least half the fence area. Corner lots: Nothing in the 25 ft sight triangle at street intersections (10 ft at street-alley intersections).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Sherman?
No fence or screening device within the sight triangles: 25 ft from the intersection of street right-of-way lines, 10 ft at street-alley intersections. Variances by the Director of Engineering.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sherman?
Contact Development Services (903-892-7229 or [email protected]) to confirm what to submit for a fence permit. Apply for the building permit (the City's Building Permits & Inspections page says permits are applied for through its online Self Service Portal). Have the fence inspected by the City. 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 Sherman (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sherman?
Development Services - Building Permits & Inspections, Building Official: Larry Bollier. Phone 903-892-7229, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sherman's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 14) Sec. 14.04.004 Fences and Screening Devices
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