City of Cleburne fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cleburne? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cleburne before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft at the property line in the front yard (4 ft only if the part above 3 ft is outside the sight visibility triangle); at least 50% see-through source
- Distance from lot line
- A rear or side yard fence running along the front-yard edge of an abutting lot must be set back at least 10 ft from the right-of-way line. Fences must be within private property or on mutual property lines, not in right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Corrugated metal panels, plastic (other than mold-resistant vinyl), and materials that endanger people (exposed nails, broken glass, razor wire). source
- How to apply
- Call 817-556-8810 source
Still being confirmed with Cleburne: Does a fence of 6 ft or less need a permit, and what are the side/rear height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cleburne
Steps based on cleburne.net — Building Permits and Services
- Call Building Inspections to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (required above 6 ft).
- Apply through the City's building permit portal or Building Inspections, 10 N. Robinson.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 817-556-8810
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday
- Address
- Building Inspections Division, 10 N. Robinson, P.O. Box 677, Cleburne, TX 76033
Contact from cleburne.net — Building Permits and Services
Other rules to know
- Zoning code says any fence greater than 6 ft in height requires a building permit; the code excerpt does not say whether shorter fences need one.
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 Cleburne, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cleburne before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Cleburne?
Front (street) yard: 3 ft at the property line in the front yard (4 ft only if the part above 3 ft is outside the sight visibility triangle); at least 50% see-through.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Cleburne?
A rear or side yard fence running along the front-yard edge of an abutting lot must be set back at least 10 ft from the right-of-way line. Fences must be within private property or on mutual property lines, not in right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Cleburne?
Call Building Inspections to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (required above 6 ft). Apply through the City's building permit portal or Building Inspections, 10 N. Robinson. 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 Cleburne (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cleburne?
Building Inspections Division. Phone 817-556-8810.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cleburne's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Unified Development Code Sec. 155.4, 4.02.C.9 Fences
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