City of Mabank fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mabank? Yes. The City of Mabank 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 Mabank (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $30.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Not allowed
- Fences of materials not commonly used for fencing (removal within 90 days of notice); the ordinance text on barbed wire/field fencing for livestock is unclear. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mabank
Steps based on cityofmabanktx.org — Permits Inspections
- Apply to the City for a fence permit (name, address, property location, materials); the fee is $30.00.
- Apply through the City's online portal or at Permits & Inspections, 129 E Market St.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Leslie Padon
Permit Coordinator
- Phone
- 903-887-3241 ext. 205
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed 12-1
- Address
- 129 E Market St, Mabank, TX 75147
Contact from cityofmabanktx.org — Permits Inspections
What to submit
- Permit application with name, address, property location and fence materials
Other rules to know
- Ordinance No. 2017-05 allows wood, vinyl, chain link, brick or other materials approved by the building official.
- Pools 3 ft deep or more need a fence at least 3 ft high.
- Mabank also lies partly in Henderson County; this entry covers the Kaufman County side.
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 Mabank, TX?
Yes. The City of Mabank requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Mabank?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Mabank?
$30.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mabank?
Apply to the City for a fence permit (name, address, property location, materials); the fee is $30.00. Apply through the City's online portal or at Permits & Inspections, 129 E Market St. 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 Mabank (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mabank?
Leslie Padon, Permit Coordinator. Phone 903-887-3241 ext. 205.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mabank's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ordinance No. 2017-05 (Fence Ordinance)
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