City of Kemp fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Kemp? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Kemp before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Kemp (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Email source
Still being confirmed with Kemp: Does Kemp require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Kemp
Steps based on cityofkemp.org — permitting department
- Complete the City's permit survey (Do I need a permit) and email it to [email protected] to find out whether a fence permit is required.
- If required, use the residential permit application and email it to the same address.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Tori Hitzfeld
Permitting
- [email protected]
Contact from cityofkemp.org — permitting department
What to submit
Other rules to know
- No fence permit form is listed on the City's e-forms page; homeowners are told to submit a permit survey (Do I need a permit) by email to determine whether a permit is required.
- Pools deeper than 24 inches need a barrier at least 48 inches tall; fences are accessory structures that must be kept in good repair.
- Inspections are handled by Bureau Veritas: 817-335-8111 or 972-980-8401 (call by 4:00 p.m. for next business day).
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 Kemp, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Kemp before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. No fence permit form is listed on the City's e-forms page; homeowners are told to submit a permit survey (Do I need a permit) by email to determine whether a permit is required.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Kemp?
Complete the City's permit survey (Do I need a permit) and email it to [email protected] to find out whether a fence permit is required. If required, use the residential permit application and email it to the same address. 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 Kemp (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Kemp?
Tori Hitzfeld, Permitting. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Kemp's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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