City of Weatherford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Weatherford? Yes. The City of Weatherford requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75 source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Under 5 ft with no more than 50% opacity in a front yard adjacent to a public street (masonry/stone wall of 3 ft or less exempt from opacity limit) source
- Corner lots
- Up to 8 ft in a rear or side yard adjacent to a street; may be in the setback but not in an easement source
- Distance from lot line
- Side/rear fences may be placed within the setback (and, if not street-adjacent, may encroach on an easement); fences cannot encroach on sight visibility triangles at intersections.
- Not allowed
- R-Panel is not an approved material; barbed wire and electrical fencing prohibited except for farm or ranching use; chain link, woven wire or mesh not authorized in the front yard. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Weatherford
Steps based on weatherfordtx.gov — Residential
- Complete the Fence Permit Application online (or visit Development Services, 548 Santa Fe Drive).
- Attach a site plan showing property lines and structure locations, and proof of ownership.
- Plans are usually reviewed in 2-3 business days; pay the $75 fee after approval.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $75 fence permit fee, paid after approval
- Review time
- Usually 2-3 business days
Who to contact
Building Division
Development Services
- Phone
- 817-598-4284 ext. 2
- [email protected]
- Address
- Development Services, 548 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086
Contact from weatherfordtx.gov — Residential
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
- Site plan showing property lines and structure locations
- Proof of property ownership
Other rules to know
- Permit required before installing, replacing, relocating or repairing any new or existing fence or wall (Sec. 12-4-104(d)); routine like-for-like repair of a previously permitted fence is excluded.
- Plans are usually reviewed in 2-3 business days.
- Fence heights and materials shown are from the Zoneomics mirror of the Weatherford code; text near the end of the section (setback figures) was truncated.
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 Weatherford, TX?
Yes. The City of Weatherford requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Weatherford?
Side and rear yards: Up to 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Under 5 ft with no more than 50% opacity in a front yard adjacent to a public street (masonry/stone wall of 3 ft or less exempt from opacity limit). Corner lots: Up to 8 ft in a rear or side yard adjacent to a street; may be in the setback but not in an easement.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Weatherford?
Side/rear fences may be placed within the setback (and, if not street-adjacent, may encroach on an easement); fences cannot encroach on sight visibility triangles at intersections.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Weatherford?
$75.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Weatherford?
Complete the Fence Permit Application online (or visit Development Services, 548 Santa Fe Drive). Attach a site plan showing property lines and structure locations, and proof of ownership. Plans are usually reviewed in 2-3 business days; pay the $75 fee after approval. 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 Weatherford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Weatherford?
Building Division, Development Services. Phone 817-598-4284 ext. 2, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Weatherford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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