City of Forney fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Forney? Yes. The City of Forney 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 Forney (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
- 8 ft 4 in behind the minimum required front yard line source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence in the required front yard of a single-family or duplex lot adjacent to a public street; residential fences at least 15 ft from a public street (corner-lot exception); decorative fences up to 4 ft with at least 50% open area allowed in front yards source
- Corner lots
- Sight-visibility rules in Section 43.8 source
- Distance from lot line
- Vehicular gates and garage doors at least 25 ft from the property line. Fences 15 ft from a public street. source
- Not allowed
- Electrical fencing and barbed wire as perimeter fencing (except to contain farm animals on parcels of 3 acres or more). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Forney
Steps based on forneytx.gov — Building Applications Residential
- Apply through the City's MyGov portal (Pools & Fences are listed under residential permits).
- Attach your plot plan and project documents; the City may ask for hard copies.
- Pay online; fees are in the City's Master Fee Schedule.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development Department
- Phone
- 972-552-6655
- Address
- 101 E Main St, Forney, TX 75126
Contact from forneytx.gov — Building Applications Residential
What to submit
- Residential permit application (MyGov)
- Plot plan (the City may request hard copies)
Other rules to know
- Zoning Ordinance Section 41 says all fences require a permit; it also says fences above 52 inches must use specified galvanized steel posts, installed facing the interior.
- Ornamental iron up to 6 ft is allowed in front yards only in the AG district or on lots over one acre.
- Pool fencing follows the swimming pool code.
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 Forney, TX?
Yes. The City of Forney requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Forney?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft 4 in behind the minimum required front yard line. Front (street) yard: No fence in the required front yard of a single-family or duplex lot adjacent to a public street; residential fences at least 15 ft from a public street (corner-lot exception); decorative fences up to 4 ft with at least 50% open area allowed in front yards. Corner lots: Sight-visibility rules in Section 43.8.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Forney?
Vehicular gates and garage doors at least 25 ft from the property line. Fences 15 ft from a public street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Forney?
Apply through the City's MyGov portal (Pools & Fences are listed under residential permits). Attach your plot plan and project documents; the City may ask for hard copies. Pay online; fees are in the City's Master Fee Schedule. 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 Forney (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Forney?
Community Development Department. Phone 972-552-6655.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Forney's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Section 41 Fencing, Walls and Screening Requirements
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