City of Santa Clara fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Santa Clara: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara
Steps based on santaclaratx.gov — Residential Building Permit Application
- Ask City Hall whether a fence needs the residential building permit application.
- Submit by mail or in person with proof of value and a site plan or survey.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 830-914-4443
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Address
- 1653 N. Santa Clara Rd
Contact from santaclaratx.gov — Residential Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- Zoning ordinance defines 'structure' to include fences and Section 9 requires a building permit before erecting any structure, but no fence-specific permit rule was seen.
- Residential building permit application requires proof of value and a site plan or survey; fees double if work starts without a permit; permit expires in 180 days.
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 Santa Clara, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
Ask City Hall whether a fence needs the residential building permit application. Submit by mail or in person with proof of value and a site plan or survey. 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 Santa Clara (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Santa Clara?
City Hall. Phone 830-914-4443.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Santa Clara's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Santa Clara Zoning Ordinance (2015) Sections 4 and 9
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