City of Hudson Oaks fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hudson Oaks? Yes. The City of Hudson Oaks requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Hudson Oaks (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 application fee only source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum in residential districts source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence or wall within the required front yard or past the front corner of the building (exception where corner-lot side yard adjoins an interior lot's rear yard: out to the side-yard property line). Corner lots must keep vision clear between about 2.5 and 10 ft above ground. source
- Good side faces
- Wood panel fence support rails must be on the inside of the lot. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fencing (except farm/ranch use); razor wire; chain link in residential districts if visible from the public right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Hudson Oaks: Does a fence permit need a survey or site plan, and what is the front-yard height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hudson Oaks
Steps based on hudsonoaks.com — Apply for a Permit
- Log in to the Camino permit portal and apply for a Fencing (Misc.) permit.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $50 application fee
Who to contact
City Hall
- Phone
- 682-229-2400
- [email protected]
- Address
- 210 Hudson Oaks Drive, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087
Contact from hudsonoaks.com — Planning Development
Other rules to know
- Fencing is listed as a Misc. Permit in the city's online permit portal.
- Residential height/setback text is from the Zoneomics mirror of Hudson Oaks zoning Sec. 34.3.
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 Hudson Oaks, TX?
Yes. The City of Hudson Oaks requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hudson Oaks?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum in residential districts.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hudson Oaks?
No fence or wall within the required front yard or past the front corner of the building (exception where corner-lot side yard adjoins an interior lot's rear yard: out to the side-yard property line). Corner lots must keep vision clear between about 2.5 and 10 ft above ground.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Hudson Oaks?
Wood panel fence support rails must be on the inside of the lot.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Hudson Oaks?
$50 application fee only.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hudson Oaks?
Log in to the Camino permit portal and apply for a Fencing (Misc.) permit. Pay the $50 application fee. 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 Hudson Oaks (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hudson Oaks?
City Hall. Phone 682-229-2400, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hudson Oaks's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Hudson Oaks Zoning Sec. 34.3 Fences in Residential Districts
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