City of Willow Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Willow Park? Yes. The City of Willow Park 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 Willow Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft behind the front building line source
- Front (street) yard
- 4.5 ft in the required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 4.5 ft in the side yard of a corner lot facing a side street source
- Not allowed
- Fences that create a visual or safety hazard; no fence in an easement without prior written approval from the easement holders. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Willow Park: What is the fence permit fee, and is there a direct permits email address?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Willow Park
Steps based on willowparktx.gov — Permit Applications
- Download the Residential Fence Permit Packet from the Permit Applications page.
- Attach a site plan or survey showing the fence location.
- Submit all forms through the city's Email Permits form.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Christine Rosas
Permits Technician
- Phone
- 817-441-7108 ext. 103
- Address
- 120 El Chico Trail, Suite A, Willow Park, TX 76087
Contact from willowparktx.gov — Permit Applications
What to submit
- Residential Fence/Retaining Wall Permit Application
- Site plan or survey showing the fence or wall location
Other rules to know
- Retaining walls over 4 ft (footing to top) or with a structure surcharge need a Structural Engineer's design.
- Permit becomes void if work does not start within 180 days or is suspended/abandoned for 180 days.
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 Willow Park, TX?
Yes. The City of Willow Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Willow Park?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft behind the front building line. Front (street) yard: 4.5 ft in the required front yard. Corner lots: 4.5 ft in the side yard of a corner lot facing a side street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Willow Park?
Download the Residential Fence Permit Packet from the Permit Applications page. Attach a site plan or survey showing the fence location. Submit all forms through the city's Email Permits form. 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 Willow Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Willow Park?
Christine Rosas, Permits Technician. Phone 817-441-7108 ext. 103.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Willow Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Willow Park Zoning Ordinance Sec. 14.09.001 Screening fence requirements
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