City of Groves fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Groves? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Groves 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 Groves (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 Groves: Does a residential fence in Groves need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Groves
Steps based on grovestx.gov — permits inspections
- Call the permits office at (409) 960-5701 to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If so, apply and pay online at the City's permit portal (paper permits are not accepted).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Public Works - Inspections & Permits Division
Permit Tech: Paige Molbert; Building Official: George Wheeler (409) 960-5707
- Phone
- (409) 960-5701
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Address
- 4925 McKinley, Groves, TX 77619
Contact from grovestx.gov — permits inspections
Other rules to know
- The Permits & Inspections page says a permit is required to build new, remodel, add on, or make repairs or improvements but does not mention fences; it advises contacting the office if unsure.
- Permits and payments are online only; paper permits are not accepted.
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 Groves, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Groves 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 Groves?
Call the permits office at (409) 960-5701 to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If so, apply and pay online at the City's permit portal (paper permits are not accepted). 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 Groves (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Groves?
Public Works - Inspections & Permits Division, Permit Tech: Paige Molbert; Building Official: George Wheeler (409) 960-5707. Phone (409) 960-5701.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Groves's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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