City of Godley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Godley? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Godley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- Privacy fences no more than 8 ft source
- How to apply
- Call 817-389-3539 ext. 107 source
Still being confirmed with Godley: Does a fence of 6 ft or less need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Godley
Steps based on godleytx.gov — Permits Licenses Forms
- Call the Permit Technician to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (required over 6 ft).
- If so, use the Residential Permit Application on the Permits, Licenses & Forms page.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Michelle Clore
Permit Technician
- Phone
- 817-389-3539 ext. 107
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 200 W Railroad Avenue, Godley, TX 76044
Contact from godleytx.gov — Directory
What to submit
Other rules to know
- City FAQ: a permit is required if the fence exceeds 6 ft; privacy fences no more than 8 ft.
- Code limits fences, walls and hedges in the required front yard that obstruct view of the dwelling (between 2.5 and 4.5 ft above walk grade).
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 Godley, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Godley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Godley?
Side and rear yards: Privacy fences no more than 8 ft.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Godley?
Call the Permit Technician to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (required over 6 ft). If so, use the Residential Permit Application on the Permits, Licenses & Forms page. 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 Godley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Godley?
Michelle Clore, Permit Technician. Phone 817-389-3539 ext. 107, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Godley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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