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Rockwall County, Texas

City of McLendon-Chisholm fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of McLendon-Chisholm? Not confirmed. Contact the City of McLendon-Chisholm before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

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Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
How to apply
Online portal source

Still being confirmed with McLendon-Chisholm: Does McLendon-Chisholm require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of McLendon-Chisholm

Steps based on mclendon-chisholm.com — permits documents

  1. Call City Hall (972-524-2077) to ask whether a fence permit is needed.
  2. Apply through the City's online permit portal if required.
  3. Call 811 before digging.

Who to contact

City Hall

Phone
972-524-2077
Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; closed Fridays
Address
1371 West FM 550, McLendon-Chisholm, TX 75032

Contact from mclendon-chisholm.com — permits documents

Other rules to know

  • All permit applications are made through the City's online MyGov portal; the page read does not mention fences.

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 McLendon-Chisholm, TX?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of McLendon-Chisholm before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of McLendon-Chisholm?

Call City Hall (972-524-2077) to ask whether a fence permit is needed. Apply through the City's online permit portal if required. 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 McLendon-Chisholm (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of McLendon-Chisholm?

City Hall. Phone 972-524-2077.

Sources

Summarized from the City of McLendon-Chisholm's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. mclendon-chisholm.com — permits documents

Work for the City of McLendon-Chisholm? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.