City of Shallowater fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Shallowater? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Shallowater 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 Shallowater (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
- Call (806) 696-4300 source
Still being confirmed with Shallowater: Does the City require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Shallowater
- Call City Hall at (806) 696-4300 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (806) 696-4300
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Address
- 801 Ave. G, Shallowater, TX 79363
Contact from shallowatertx.us — building inspections
Other rules to know
- A permit is required before work on construction regulated by the adopted codes; work under 200 sq ft is stated not to need an inspection or permit, but the page does not say whether this applies to fences.
- Each inspection costs $75.00 and permit fees are based on the number of inspections; no fence form is listed.
- Applications may be made online.
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 Shallowater, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Shallowater 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 Shallowater?
Call City Hall at (806) 696-4300 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 Shallowater (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Shallowater?
City Hall / Building Inspections. Phone (806) 696-4300.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Shallowater's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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