City of Terrell fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Terrell? Yes. The City of Terrell requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft behind the minimum 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; otherwise residential fences at least 15 ft from a public street (corner-lot exception); decorative front-yard fences up to 4 ft with at least 50% open area; ornamental iron to 6 ft only in AG districts or lots over one acre source
- Corner lots
- Sight lines at intersections and driveways must stay clear source
- Distance from lot line
- Vehicular gates and garage doors at least 25 ft from the property line; no fences in easements or alleys without written approval. source
- Not allowed
- Materials not designed as fencing (aluminum, chain, chicken or hog wire, corrugated or metal panels, plywood, rope, used materials); electric fences; barbed wire (limited farm and industrial exceptions). source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Terrell: Does the City's current permit application accept online or emailed submissions, and what is the fence fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Terrell
Steps based on cityofterrell.org — Fee Schedule
- Call Municipal Development (972-551-6600) to get the permit application.
- Submit it to the Municipal Development Department, 201 E Nash St.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Municipal Development Department
- Phone
- 972-551-6600
- Address
- 201 E Nash St, Terrell, TX 75160
Contact from cityofterrell.org — Community Development
What to submit
- Permit application (Municipal Development Department)
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for a new fence or to extend a fence line; repair or replacement of existing fence material is routine maintenance and needs no permit.
- New single-family construction must enclose the rear yard with an approved fence before a certificate of occupancy.
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 Terrell, TX?
Yes. The City of Terrell requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is required for a new fence or to extend a fence line; repair or replacement of existing fence material is routine maintenance and needs no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Terrell?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft behind the minimum 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; otherwise residential fences at least 15 ft from a public street (corner-lot exception); decorative front-yard fences up to 4 ft with at least 50% open area; ornamental iron to 6 ft only in AG districts or lots over one acre. Corner lots: Sight lines at intersections and driveways must stay clear.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Terrell?
Vehicular gates and garage doors at least 25 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 Terrell?
Call Municipal Development (972-551-6600) to get the permit application. Submit it to the Municipal Development Department, 201 E Nash 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 Terrell (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Terrell?
Municipal Development Department. Phone 972-551-6600.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Terrell's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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