City of Webster fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Webster? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Webster 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 Webster (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Webster: Does a residential fence need a permit in Webster, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Webster
- Ask the Building Division (281-338-2925) whether your fence needs a permit.
- If so, apply through the city's online permit portal (no faxed applications).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
James Stewart
Chief Building Official
- Phone
- 281-316-4131
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30; Fri 7:30-11:30
- Address
- 101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Webster, TX 77598
Contact from webstertx.gov — Building Division
Other rules to know
- All permit applications must be submitted through the city's online portal; the Building Division page does not mention fences.
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 Webster, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Webster 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 Webster?
Ask the Building Division (281-338-2925) whether your fence needs a permit. If so, apply through the city's online permit portal (no faxed applications). 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 Webster (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Webster?
James Stewart, Chief Building Official. Phone 281-316-4131, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Webster's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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