City of Idalou fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Idalou? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Idalou 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 Idalou (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Distance from lot line
- Not in public right-of-way or the 25 ft vision clearance triangle at roadway intersections. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Idalou: Does the City require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits in Article 3.08?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Idalou
Steps based on idaloutx.com — building permits
- Call City Hall at (806) 892-2531 to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- Submit the Building Permit Application with a site plan to City Hall, 301 Main Street.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- 24-hour notice; call City Hall (806) 892-2531; may take 48 hours
Who to contact
Janell Neff
Utility Clerk
- Phone
- (806) 892-2531
- Address
- 301 Main Street, P.O. Box 1277, Idalou, TX 79329
Contact from idaloutx.com — building permits
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Site plan showing lot dimensions, distances to property lines, easements
Other rules to know
- The Building Permit Application packet states: "No fence shall encroach on public right-of-way or the 25' vision clearance triangle at roadway intersections."
- The city code has an Article 3.08 Fence and Screen Regulations, but it could not be opened.
- General fees: plan review $25.00 minimum per permit; no fence-specific fee listed.
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 Idalou, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Idalou before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Idalou?
Not in public right-of-way or the 25 ft vision clearance triangle at roadway intersections.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Idalou?
Call City Hall at (806) 892-2531 to ask whether a fence needs a permit. Submit the Building Permit Application with a site plan to City Hall, 301 Main Street. 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 Idalou (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Idalou?
Janell Neff, Utility Clerk. Phone (806) 892-2531.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Idalou's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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