City of Seguin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Seguin? Yes. The City of Seguin requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (non-residential zoning up to 8 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yards (Industrial-zoned property up to 8 ft) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing opaque within 6 lineal feet of the legal street corner blocking a driver's view; continuous corner lots may have a side-yard fence out to the property line, max 6 ft, behind the front building line source
- Distance from lot line
- No separate numeric fence setback beyond the yard height rules; fences between the property line and front setback capped at 4 ft; double-frontage lots may meet rear standards if set back 15 ft (or other listed options). source
- Good side faces
- Finished side must face outward, away from the property, so posts and rails are not visible from outside. source
- Not allowed
- Sheet metal, barbed wire and razor ribbon, plywood, corrugated steel, fiberglass panels and electric fences (some allowed on agricultural, public and certain industrial sites). source
- How to apply
- Call 830-386-2215 source
Still being confirmed with Seguin: Does the city accept fence applications online or only in person, and what is the fee? Is the 2021 form still current?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Seguin
Steps based on seguintexas.gov — 2021 Fence Permit Application PDF
- Complete the Seguin fence permit application.
- Attach two sets each of a plot plat and fence specifications.
- Submit to Planning & Codes; call 830-379-3212 to confirm how to file and the fee.
- Obtain the permit within 75 days of submittal.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Permit good for
- Permit must be obtained within 75 days of submittal
Who to contact
Stephanie Preslock
Permits Supervisor
- Phone
- 830-386-2215
- [email protected]
- Address
- 205 N River Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Contact from seguintexas.gov — Contact Us
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Two sets of a plot plat
- Two sets of fence specifications
Other rules to know
- Permit required for new fences and any repair over 50% of an existing fence.
- Permit must be obtained within 75 days of submittal unless an extension is granted, or a new application is needed.
- Heights read from the Dec 2022 UDC amendments; a Jan 2026 UDC amendment document exists and was not checked.
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 Seguin, TX?
Yes. The City of Seguin requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Seguin?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (non-residential zoning up to 8 ft). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards (Industrial-zoned property up to 8 ft). Corner lots: Nothing opaque within 6 lineal feet of the legal street corner blocking a driver's view; continuous corner lots may have a side-yard fence out to the property line, max 6 ft, behind the front building line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Seguin?
No separate numeric fence setback beyond the yard height rules; fences between the property line and front setback capped at 4 ft; double-frontage lots may meet rear standards if set back 15 ft (or other listed options).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Seguin?
Finished side must face outward, away from the property, so posts and rails are not visible from outside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Seguin?
Complete the Seguin fence permit application. Attach two sets each of a plot plat and fence specifications. Submit to Planning & Codes; call 830-379-3212 to confirm how to file and the fee. Obtain the permit within 75 days of submittal. 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 Seguin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Seguin?
Stephanie Preslock, Permits Supervisor. Phone 830-386-2215, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Seguin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Development Code Section 5.7 Fencing (5.7.4, 5.7.5)
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