Unincorporated McLennan County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated McLennan County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated McLennan County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 254-757-5067
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated McLennan County: Does the County require any permit or review for a residential fence outside a floodplain?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated McLennan County
- Call the County Engineer's Office Map Department (254-757-5067) to check whether your lot is in a floodplain before building.
- All development in unincorporated areas must comply with the county flood damage prevention order.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
McLennan County Engineer's Office (Map Department)
- Phone
- 254-757-5067
- Address
- County Engineer's Office, 215 N 5th St, Ste 130, Waco, TX
Contact from mclennan.gov — Floodplain Information
Other rules to know
- County page says state law does not authorize the county to adopt or enforce zoning regulations; the page does not mention fences.
- The only phone number found is for the Map Department (floodplain drawings).
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 Unincorporated McLennan County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated McLennan County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated McLennan County?
Call the County Engineer's Office Map Department (254-757-5067) to check whether your lot is in a floodplain before building. All development in unincorporated areas must comply with the county flood damage prevention order. 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 Unincorporated McLennan County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated McLennan County?
McLennan County Engineer's Office (Map Department). Phone 254-757-5067.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated McLennan County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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