City of Bullard fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bullard? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bullard before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft beyond the front setback source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (6 ft for multi-family and church/school/hospital sites) source
- Corner lots
- Through lots: generally 4 ft in both front and rear yards, with exceptions source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be built along front, side and rear property lines if entirely on private property; must not interfere with traffic sight visibility. source
- Not allowed
- Fences of tires, bumpers or other materials not commonly used in fence construction; barbed or razor wire in residential districts source
- How to apply
- Call (903) 894-7223 ext. 106 source
Still being confirmed with Bullard: Does the Town require a permit to build a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bullard
- Call the Permit Specialist at (903) 894-7223 ext. 106 to ask whether a fence permit is needed.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Danny Ray
Permit Specialist
- Phone
- (903) 894-7223 ext. 106
- [email protected]
- Address
- 114 S. Phillips Street, Bullard, TX 75757
Contact from bullardtexas.net — Apply for Construction Permit Residential Commercial Updated NOV 2025
Other rules to know
- Zoning Sec. 10-242 (Fences/Walls) has no permit requirement; the city's construction permit packet does not mention fences.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft must be engineer designed and stamped.
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 Bullard, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Bullard before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning Sec. 10-242 (Fences/Walls) has no permit requirement; the city's construction permit packet does not mention fences.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Bullard?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft beyond the front setback. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (6 ft for multi-family and church/school/hospital sites). Corner lots: Through lots: generally 4 ft in both front and rear yards, with exceptions.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Bullard?
Fences may be built along front, side and rear property lines if entirely on private property; must not interfere with traffic sight visibility.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bullard?
Call the Permit Specialist at (903) 894-7223 ext. 106 to ask whether a fence permit is needed. 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 Bullard (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bullard?
Danny Ray, Permit Specialist. Phone (903) 894-7223 ext. 106, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Bullard's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 10-242 Fences/Walls
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