City of Kaufman fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kaufman? Yes. The City of Kaufman 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 Kaufman (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 behind the minimum required front yard line source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence in a front or side yard adjacent to a public street; residential fences at least 20 ft from a public street (corner-lot exception); decorative front-yard fences up to 3 ft with at least 50% open area source
- Corner lots
- No fence in a side yard adjacent to a public street source
- Distance from lot line
- Vehicle gates at least 20 ft from the property line; no fences in easements or alleys without written approval. source
- Not allowed
- Aluminum, barbed wire, chicken wire, corrugated metal, plywood and similar materials not designed for fencing; electrically charged fences. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Kaufman
Steps based on kaufmantx.org — Inspections
- Get the City fence checklist and building permit application.
- Prepare a survey showing property lines and the fence location (ask staff if one is on file for your address).
- Submit through the MyGov portal or at Development Services, 209 S. Washington St; pay plan review fees before review.
- Schedule inspections (requests by 3:00 p.m. are scheduled next business day).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Plan review fees due before review; cash, check or card (3% card surcharge)
- Inspections
- Request by 3:00 p.m. for next business day
Who to contact
Johnny Bray, CBO
Development Services Director
- Phone
- 972-932-2216 ext. 140
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 209 S. Washington St, Kaufman, TX 75142
Contact from kaufmantx.org — Inspections
What to submit
- Contractor Registration Application (if a contractor builds it)
- Building Permit Application
- Plan Review Checklist
- Survey (2 copies) showing property lines and the fence location
- Plans for masonry or retaining walls (2 copies on 11x17)
Other rules to know
- Repair or replacement of existing fence material is routine maintenance and needs no permit.
- Registered contractors/trades apply through the MyGov portal; a 3% surcharge applies to credit cards.
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 Kaufman, TX?
Yes. The City of Kaufman requires a permit before you build a fence. Repair or replacement of existing fence material is routine maintenance and needs no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Kaufman?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft behind the minimum required front yard line. Front (street) yard: No fence in a front or side yard adjacent to a public street; residential fences at least 20 ft from a public street (corner-lot exception); decorative front-yard fences up to 3 ft with at least 50% open area. Corner lots: No fence in a side yard adjacent to a public street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Kaufman?
Vehicle gates at least 20 ft from the property line; no fences in easements or alleys without written approval.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Kaufman?
Get the City fence checklist and building permit application. Prepare a survey showing property lines and the fence location (ask staff if one is on file for your address). Submit through the MyGov portal or at Development Services, 209 S. Washington St; pay plan review fees before review. Schedule inspections (requests by 3:00 p.m. are scheduled next business day). 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 Kaufman (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kaufman?
Johnny Bray, CBO, Development Services Director. Phone 972-932-2216 ext. 140, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Kaufman's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Section 38 Fences (38.2, 38.4, 38.5)
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