City of Heath fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Heath? Yes. The City of Heath 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 Heath (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 ft in front yards and in side/rear yards abutting a street (City Manager may approve up to 5 ft if conditions are met) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft for side/rear yards abutting a street; no fences in sight triangles source
- Distance from lot line
- On a shared residential property line or at least 5 ft from it; front fences at least 5 ft from the inside edge of a sidewalk or trail; driveway gates offset at least 30 ft from street pavement. source
- Not allowed
- Fences extending over a property line; fences in sight triangles; parallel fencing on a single lot; fences in the lake take line area. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Heath
Steps based on heathtx.com — Fence Ret Wall Entry Way Permit 2024
- Fill out the City's Fence/Retaining Wall/Entry Way permit application.
- Attach a site plan; include septic details if applicable.
- Submit to City of Heath, 200 Laurence Dr, or call 972-961-4883 to confirm how to submit and the fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City of Heath
- Phone
- 972-961-4883
- Address
- 200 Laurence Dr, Heath, TX 75032
Contact from heathtx.com — Fence Ret Wall Entry Way Permit 2024
What to submit
- Fence/Retaining Wall/Entry Way permit application
- Site plan (if on septic, showing tanks, leach fields and spray heads)
- Engineered plans for retaining walls 2 ft or taller and subdivision entry way fences
Other rules to know
- Privacy fences: decay-resistant wood; metal fences powder-coated; privacy fence posts metal or galvanized steel set at least 18 inches deep in concrete, no more than 8 ft apart.
- Front fences and lakefront fences: ornamental wrought iron or tubular steel with at least 75% open area.
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 Heath, TX?
Yes. The City of Heath requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Heath?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft behind the front building line. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards and in side/rear yards abutting a street (City Manager may approve up to 5 ft if conditions are met). Corner lots: 4 ft for side/rear yards abutting a street; no fences in sight triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Heath?
On a shared residential property line or at least 5 ft from it; front fences at least 5 ft from the inside edge of a sidewalk or trail; driveway gates offset at least 30 ft from street pavement.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Heath?
Fill out the City's Fence/Retaining Wall/Entry Way permit application. Attach a site plan; include septic details if applicable. Submit to City of Heath, 200 Laurence Dr, or call 972-961-4883 to confirm how to submit and the 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 Heath (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Heath?
City of Heath. Phone 972-961-4883.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Heath's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances Section 157.02 Fences in Residential Areas
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