Unincorporated Nueces County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Nueces County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Nueces 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 (361) 888-0490
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Nueces County: Does the County require any permit for a residential fence outside a flood hazard area?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Nueces County
- Call Nueces County Public Works (361) 888-0490 to ask whether your fence needs any county permit.
- If your lot is in a flood hazard area outside city limits, a Floodplain Development Permit is required before any structure is built or land altered.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Nueces County Department of Public Works
- Phone
- (361) 888-0490
- Address
- 901 Leopard, Suite 103, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Contact from nuecesco.com — driveways
Other rules to know
- County floodplain page: no structure can be constructed or land altered in a flood hazard area without a Floodplain Development Permit; it does not mention fences.
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 Nueces County, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Nueces 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 Nueces County?
Call Nueces County Public Works (361) 888-0490 to ask whether your fence needs any county permit. If your lot is in a flood hazard area outside city limits, a Floodplain Development Permit is required before any structure is built or land altered. 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 Nueces County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Nueces County?
Nueces County Department of Public Works. Phone (361) 888-0490.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Nueces County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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