City of Slaton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Slaton? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Slaton 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 Slaton (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) 828-2000 source
Still being confirmed with Slaton: 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 Slaton
- Call Building Services at (806) 828-2000 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Waylan Field
Public Works Director
- Phone
- (806) 828-2000
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm (site footer lists Mon-Fri 8-4; confirm)
- Address
- 130 S. 9th St., Slaton, TX 79364
Contact from slaton.texas.gov — index
Other rules to know
- Zoning ordinance (Exhibit 14A §13) bars fences/walls that obstruct view in the required front yard (obstruction zone between 2.5 and 4.5 ft above walk grade).
- Fences are not on the Building Services list of projects requiring plans examination; no fence form 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 Slaton, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Slaton 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 Slaton?
Call Building Services at (806) 828-2000 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 Slaton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Slaton?
Waylan Field, Public Works Director. Phone (806) 828-2000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Slaton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance (Exhibit 14A) §13
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