City of Van Alstyne fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Van Alstyne? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Van Alstyne before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 903-482-5426 source
Still being confirmed with Van Alstyne: What is the fence permit fee, and can the application be emailed to [email protected]?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Van Alstyne
Steps based on cityofvanalstyne.us — permits
- Complete the residential permit application.
- Prepare two site plans (or a marked-up lot survey) showing the structures, the fence, its height and material, and streets and alleys.
- Send permit submissions to [email protected] or call City Hall at 903-482-5426 to confirm how to submit.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued.
- Request inspections by 3:00 p.m. on a business day for next-business-day inspection ([email protected]).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Permit fee due when the permit is issued (online, by phone or in the office)
- Inspections
- Inspections requested by 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday are performed the next business day
Who to contact
City Hall - Permits
- Phone
- 903-482-5426
- [email protected]
- Address
- 152 N Main Drive, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Contact from cityofvanalstyne.us — permits
What to submit
- Residential permit application
- Two site plans (a copy of your lot survey may be used) showing the main building and all other structures, the proposed fence or retaining wall, 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.
- Each fenced enclosure needs at least one gate.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft need an engineered, stamped design.
- Van Alstyne straddles Grayson and Collin counties; confirm main part is in Grayson.
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 Van Alstyne, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Van Alstyne before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Van Alstyne?
Complete the residential permit application. Prepare two site plans (or a marked-up lot survey) showing the structures, the fence, its height and material, and streets and alleys. Send permit submissions to [email protected] or call City Hall at 903-482-5426 to confirm how to submit. Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Request inspections by 3:00 p.m. on a business day for next-business-day inspection ([email protected]). buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Van Alstyne (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Van Alstyne?
City Hall - Permits. Phone 903-482-5426, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Van Alstyne's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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