City of Oak Ridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oak Ridge? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge (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
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Oak Ridge: Does Oak Ridge require a permit for a residential fence, and what are Ordinance 40-16B's height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oak Ridge
- Call City Hall (469-474-7078) to ask about fence permit requirements and the current fence ordinance.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City Hall
- Phone
- 469-474-7078
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Address
- 8450 N. State Highway 34, Oak Ridge, TX 75161
Contact from cityofoakridgetx.com — ordinances
Other rules to know
- The City's ordinances page lists Fence Ordinances 40-16, 40-16A and 40-16B and says City Hall holds the official copies; their text could not be read.
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 Oak Ridge, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Oak Ridge before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oak Ridge?
Call City Hall (469-474-7078) to ask about fence permit requirements and the current fence ordinance. 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 Oak Ridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oak Ridge?
City Hall. Phone 469-474-7078.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oak Ridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fence Ordinances 40-16, 40-16A, 40-16B
Work for the City of Oak Ridge? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.