City of Port Aransas fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Port Aransas? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Port Aransas: Does a residential fence need a permit in Port Aransas, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Port Aransas
- Call the Building Department (361-749-4111) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Permit applications go through the City's online permit portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Building Official Scott Reed (ext. 215); Permit Clerk Renee Scandurra (ext. 221)
- Phone
- 361-749-4111
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Address
- City Hall, 710 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Contact from cityofportaransas.org
Other rules to know
- The 2024 City fee schedule lists the line "Fence Permit Must be $0 per IBC rules" under Building Permit Fees; its meaning was not confirmed.
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 Port Aransas, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas?
Call the Building Department (361-749-4111) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. Permit applications go through the City's online permit portal. 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 Port Aransas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Port Aransas?
Building Department, Building Official Scott Reed (ext. 215); Permit Clerk Renee Scandurra (ext. 221). Phone 361-749-4111.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Port Aransas's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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