City of West University Place fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West University Place? Yes. The City of West University Place requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100.00 application fee plus $1.00 per linear foot of fence/wall source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft general maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence allowed in the front portion of the lot (street line back to depth of the home's front main wall), with limited exceptions; none within 5 ft of the side street line source
- Corner lots
- On rotated corner lots fences must be set back from the side street; none within 5 ft of the side street line; driveway visibility triangles 5 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Boundary fences go along the property line or as close as practical; shared fences on the line need both owners' written consent; must be within your property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Supporting posts and horizontal runners must not face the street. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, concertina wire and electrified fences; chain link tops must not be twisted or barbed. A bottom barrier (rot board, min nominal 2x10) is required. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West University Place
Steps based on westutx.gov — Permitting Plan Review Process
- Complete the Building-Fence/Wall Permit Application.
- Take the application and fees to the permit office, 3826 Amherst St., Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Pay $100 plus $1.00 per linear foot.
- Request inspections at westutx.gov/inspection (before 4:30 p.m. for next-day).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $100 + $1.00 per linear foot
- Review time
- Many applications same day; masonry fence/wall plans 10-15 business days
- Inspections
- Request online before 4:30 p.m. for next day
Who to contact
Chuck Sandifer
Permits
- Phone
- 713-662-5833
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Permit office, 3826 Amherst St., West University Place, TX 77005
Contact from westutx.gov — Permits
What to submit
- Building-Fence/Wall Permit Application
- Masonry fence drilled-footing details (see form Sec. 18-210)
Other rules to know
- Premature work (before permit) costs 100% of the permit fee extra.
- Gate of at least 30 in. required for access to any public easement; at least two 30-in. emergency portals if fences block side or rear access.
- Masonry fence/wall plans take 10-15 business days to review.
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 West University Place, TX?
Yes. The City of West University Place requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of West University Place?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft general maximum. Front (street) yard: No fence allowed in the front portion of the lot (street line back to depth of the home's front main wall), with limited exceptions; none within 5 ft of the side street line. Corner lots: On rotated corner lots fences must be set back from the side street; none within 5 ft of the side street line; driveway visibility triangles 5 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of West University Place?
Boundary fences go along the property line or as close as practical; shared fences on the line need both owners' written consent; must be within your property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of West University Place?
Supporting posts and horizontal runners must not face the street.
How much is a fence permit in the City of West University Place?
$100.00 application fee plus $1.00 per linear foot of fence/wall.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West University Place?
Complete the Building-Fence/Wall Permit Application. Take the application and fees to the permit office, 3826 Amherst St., Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pay $100 plus $1.00 per linear foot. Request inspections at westutx.gov/inspection (before 4:30 p.m. for next-day). 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 West University Place (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West University Place?
Chuck Sandifer, Permits. Phone 713-662-5833, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of West University Place's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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