City of La Porte fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of La Porte? Yes. The City of La Porte requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft including 6-inch rot board; walls up to 42 inches source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: fences generally prohibited (exceptions: residential lots of 1 acre or more may have 8 ft perimeter fences; lots fronting Galveston Bay) source
- Distance from lot line
- No numeric setback; fences must stay on your own property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire generally prohibited (except industrial districts, livestock, security fences in commercial/industrial zones). Electric fences only for single-family homes to contain dogs or livestock, UL-approved. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of La Porte
Steps based on laportetx.gov — Residential Fence Plot Sample
- Prepare one PDF plot plan/survey showing the fence location, height, material and setbacks.
- Submit it through the city's permit portal ([email protected] for questions).
- Call 281-470-5130 to schedule the final inspection.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Final inspection: 281-470-5130
Who to contact
- Phone
- 281-470-5073
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Address
- 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, TX 77571
Contact from laportetx.gov — Residential Fence Plot Sample
What to submit
- Plot plan or survey as one PDF showing lot dimensions, easements, existing structures, proposed fence location, height, material, setbacks, drainage arrows
Other rules to know
- Permit needed for replacing any number of posts, or 50% or more of pickets/stringers along one property line. Allowed materials: wood pickets, chain link, masonry, wrought iron, vinyl, bamboo; others need Planning Director approval.
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 La Porte, TX?
Yes. The City of La Porte requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of La Porte?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft including 6-inch rot board; walls up to 42 inches. Front (street) yard: Front yard: fences generally prohibited (exceptions: residential lots of 1 acre or more may have 8 ft perimeter fences; lots fronting Galveston Bay).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of La Porte?
No numeric setback; fences must stay on your own property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of La Porte?
Prepare one PDF plot plan/survey showing the fence location, height, material and setbacks. Submit it through the city's permit portal ([email protected] for questions). Call 281-470-5130 to schedule the final inspection. 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 La Porte (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of La Porte?
Planning and Development Department. Phone 281-470-5073, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of La Porte's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fencing Guidelines (rev. 2019)
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