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Nueces County, Texas

City of Robstown fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Robstown? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Robstown 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 Robstown (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, in person source

Still being confirmed with Robstown: Does a residential fence need a permit in Robstown, and what are the height and setback limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Robstown

  1. Call the Building & Development Department (361-387-4589, press 5) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
  2. If so, apply through the online permit portal or at 101 E Main St.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

Building & Development Department (Quality Control)

Phone
361-387-4589, press 5
Email
[email protected]
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Address
101 E Main St., Robstown, TX 78380

Contact from cityofrobstown.com — inspections department

Other rules to know

  • The department page does not mention fences; its permits page offers application PDFs.

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 Robstown, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Robstown 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 Robstown?

Call the Building & Development Department (361-387-4589, press 5) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If so, apply through the online permit portal or at 101 E Main St. 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 Robstown (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Robstown?

Building & Development Department (Quality Control). Phone 361-387-4589, press 5, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Robstown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. cityofrobstown.com — inspections department

Work for the City of Robstown? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.