City of Wolfforth fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Wolfforth? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Wolfforth before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft maximum in residential districts (10 ft if substantially open) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (substantially open fence up to 6 ft in AO district) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within 30 ft of the intersection of the street property lines source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence-specific setback found in the Code. source
- Not allowed
- Secondhand/non-fence materials (plywood, particleboard, rope, wire, fiberglass), barbed wire/concertina, razor wire, electrified components, embedded glass, damaged materials, and chain-link. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Wolfforth: Does the City require a building permit for a residential fence, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Wolfforth
Steps based on wolfforthtx.us — index
- Call the Building Permit Department at 806-855-4134 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Apply online through the Public Portal (applications are accepted only online).
- Call 811 before digging.
- Inspections
- Call 806-855-4124; requests received by 5pm are scheduled for the next business day
Who to contact
- Phone
- 806-855-4134
- [email protected]
- Address
- 302 Main St, Wolfforth, TX 79382
Contact from wolfforthtx.us — index
Other rules to know
- Approved materials include masonry, ornamental metal, cedar/wood, composite, vinyl, and (1 acre or more) split-rail or pipe rail.
- Building permit applications are accepted only online through the Public Portal.
- The Code and fee schedule opened do not state whether a fence permit is required or its fee.
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 Wolfforth, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Wolfforth before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Wolfforth?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum in residential districts (10 ft if substantially open). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (substantially open fence up to 6 ft in AO district). Corner lots: 3 ft within 30 ft of the intersection of the street property lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Wolfforth?
No fence-specific setback found in the Code.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Wolfforth?
Call the Building Permit Department at 806-855-4134 to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Apply online through the Public Portal (applications are accepted only online). 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 Wolfforth (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Wolfforth?
Building Permit Department. Phone 806-855-4134, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Wolfforth's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Article 14.05 §14.05.009 Fences; §14.05.010 Visual clearance
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