Unincorporated Midland County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Midland County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Midland 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 432-742-7777 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Midland County: Is a fence in unincorporated Midland County outside the Midland ETJ free of any county permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Midland County
Steps based on co.midland.tx.us — FAQ
- Check whether your property is inside the City of Midland's five-mile ETJ by calling City of Midland Planning and Zoning at 432-688-7400.
- If the property is in a floodplain, ask Midland County Public Works about a flood plain development permit.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Midland County Public Works
- Phone
- 432-742-7777
- Address
- Public Works, 500 N Loraine St., Suite 1100, Midland, TX 79701
Contact from co.midland.tx.us — Permits
Other rules to know
- Midland County states it does not have any specific planning and zoning requirements.
- The City of Midland's extraterritorial jurisdiction extends five miles from city limits and city regulations and ordinances apply there, so a property near the city may be subject to city rules.
- County permits listed are driveway, road, right-of-way and flood plain development; no fence permit is 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 Unincorporated Midland County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Midland 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 Midland County?
Check whether your property is inside the City of Midland's five-mile ETJ by calling City of Midland Planning and Zoning at 432-688-7400. If the property is in a floodplain, ask Midland County Public Works about a flood plain development permit. 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 Midland County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Midland County?
Midland County Public Works. Phone 432-742-7777.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Midland County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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