City of Joshua fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Joshua? Yes. The City of Joshua requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Joshua (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Privacy/security: 8 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- Decorative fence: 4 ft max in front yard (2 ft in visibility triangle) source
- Corner lots
- 2 ft max in visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Decorative fences may not encroach on rights-of-way, drainage or access easements, or floodways; solid surface no more than 30% for decorative fences. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (limited exceptions); electric fences only in agricultural zoning, UL-approved and inside a non-electric enclosure. source
- How to apply
- Call 817-558-7356
Still being confirmed with Joshua: Where does the permit application get submitted (in person, mail, email) and what is the fence fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Joshua
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Complete the City building permit application (Fence is a project type).
- Attach a plot plan showing the enclosure, easements, setback lines and visibility triangles.
- Submit to Permits & Inspections, 105 S. Main St. (817-558-7356) and pay the City-set fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 817-558-7356
- Address
- Permits & Inspections, 105 S. Main St., Joshua, TX 76058
What to submit
- Permit application
- Plot plan showing enclosures, easements, setback lines and visibility triangles
Other rules to know
- Repairing more than 50% of a nonconforming fence's surface area needs a permit.
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 Joshua, TX?
Yes. The City of Joshua requires a permit before you build a fence. Repairing more than 50% of a nonconforming fence's surface area needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Joshua?
Side and rear yards: Privacy/security: 8 ft max. Front (street) yard: Decorative fence: 4 ft max in front yard (2 ft in visibility triangle). Corner lots: 2 ft max in visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Joshua?
Decorative fences may not encroach on rights-of-way, drainage or access easements, or floodways; solid surface no more than 30% for decorative fences.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Joshua?
Complete the City building permit application (Fence is a project type). Attach a plot plan showing the enclosure, easements, setback lines and visibility triangles. Submit to Permits & Inspections, 105 S. Main St. (817-558-7356) and pay the City-set fee. 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 Joshua (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Joshua?
Permits & Inspections. Phone 817-558-7356.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Joshua's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances Article 3.05 Fences
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