City of Kyle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kyle? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Kyle 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 Kyle (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Kyle: Is a permit needed for fences 7 feet or under, and what are the height limits by yard?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Kyle
Steps based on cityofkyle.gov — building
- Call the Building Inspection Department to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (listed as required over 7 feet).
- Apply and pay through the Citizen Self Service Portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Susan Hajek
Permit Coordinator, Building Inspection Department
- Phone
- 512-262-3911
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 100 W. Center St., Kyle, TX 78640
Contact from cityofkyle.gov — building
Other rules to know
- The city's 'When is a permit required' handout lists fences over 7 feet in height and swimming pool enclosures as needing a permit; it does not say whether shorter fences are exempt.
- The Building Services page says its permit list is not comprehensive; confirm with the Building Inspection Department.
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 Kyle, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Kyle 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 Kyle?
Call the Building Inspection Department to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (listed as required over 7 feet). Apply and pay through the Citizen Self Service Portal. 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 Kyle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kyle?
Susan Hajek, Permit Coordinator, Building Inspection Department. Phone 512-262-3911, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Kyle's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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