Unincorporated Parker County fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Parker County? No. Unincorporated Parker County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
At buildit.dog you can draw your fence on an aerial photo of your lot and check it against Unincorporated Parker County's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- How to apply
- Call 817-598-6175 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Parker County: Does a fence in a floodplain in unincorporated Parker County need a floodplain development permit?
How to build within the rules in the Unincorporated Parker County
Steps based on parkercountytx.gov — Permitting
- No county fence permit is needed in unincorporated Parker County per the county Permitting page.
- If the lot is in a floodplain, call the Permitting Department at 817-598-6175 about floodplain development.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Parker County Permitting Department
- Phone
- 817-598-6175
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Address
- 1114 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086
Contact from parkercountytx.gov — Permitting
Other rules to know
- Parker County states it does not issue building permits or certificates of occupancy and that there are no zoning requirements within unincorporated areas of the county.
- The county Permitting Department handles on-site sewage facilities, floodplain development, health and safety complaints and stormwater; ask about floodplain development permits if the lot is in a floodplain.
- Check any HOA or deed restrictions separately.
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 Parker County, TX?
No. Unincorporated Parker County does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Parker County?
Parker County Permitting Department. Phone 817-598-6175.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Parker County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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