City of Royse City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Royse City? Yes. The City of Royse City requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75.00 (residential) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft from grade (maximum) source
- Corner lots
- Privacy or security fences on corner lots may not be within 7 ft of the side property line source
- Distance from lot line
- Corner lots: privacy/security fences not within 7 ft of the side property line. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Royse City
Steps based on roysecity.com — Fence Permit Information Guide
- Fill out the permit application and prepare a site/plot plan and a materials list.
- Upload them to MyGov (template Fence Permit (R)) or email them to [email protected].
- Pay the $75.00 residential fee.
- Request inspections through MyGov, by email or at 972-524-4710.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- $75.00 residential
- Inspections
- Request via MyGov, [email protected] or 972-524-4710
Who to contact
Building Inspection Department
- Phone
- 972-524-4710
- [email protected]
- Address
- 305 N. Arch St, Royse City, TX 75189
Contact from roysecity.com — Fence Permit Information Guide
What to submit
- Completed permit application
- Site or plot plan showing fence location relative to property lines, swimming pools, easements and dwellings
- Materials list
Other rules to know
- Fence posts must be 2 3/8-inch steel.
- Pool-barrier fences must also meet 2018 ISPSC Section 305.
- Rules are in Royse City Code of Ordinances Chapter 14.01.
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 Royse City, TX?
Yes. The City of Royse City requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Royse City?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft from grade (maximum). Corner lots: Privacy or security fences on corner lots may not be within 7 ft of the side property line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Royse City?
Corner lots: privacy/security fences not within 7 ft of the side property line.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Royse City?
$75.00 (residential).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Royse City?
Fill out the permit application and prepare a site/plot plan and a materials list. Upload them to MyGov (template Fence Permit (R)) or email them to [email protected]. Pay the $75.00 residential fee. Request inspections through MyGov, by email or at 972-524-4710. 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 Royse City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Royse City?
Building Inspection Department. Phone 972-524-4710, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Royse City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances Chapter 14.01
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