City of Tyler fence rules
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tyler? No. The City of Tyler 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 the City of Tyler's rules before you build. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- No (typical residential fence) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (residential, beyond the front setback) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (must be at least 50 percent open) source
- Corner lots
- Through lots: 4 ft in both yards in residential districts source
- Not allowed
- Chain link and pipe fencing in the front yard setback; fences of tires, bumpers or other unusual materials; barbed, razor or concertina wire (with listed exceptions); driveway gates inside the required front setback in residential districts source
- How to apply
- Call (903) 531-1151 source
How to build within the rules in the City of Tyler
- No fence permit is required, but the fence must meet the Fences and Walls rules (Code Chapter 10, Art. VI, Div. C).
- Questions: Building Services (903) 531-1151 or Planning (903) 531-1175.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Services
Building Services / Planning
- Phone
- (903) 531-1151
- Address
- 423 W. Ferguson, Tyler, TX 75702
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Other rules to know
- City FAQ: "A permit is not required for installation of a fence." Fence rules are in Code of Ordinances Chapter 10, Article VI, Division C (Fences and Walls).
- Multi-family and certain institutional front yards: up to 6 ft (Sec. 10-332).
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 Tyler, TX?
No. The City of Tyler does not require a permit for a typical residential fence, but height and placement rules still apply.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Tyler?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (residential, beyond the front setback). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (must be at least 50 percent open). Corner lots: Through lots: 4 ft in both yards in residential districts.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tyler?
Building Services, Building Services / Planning. Phone (903) 531-1151.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tyler's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Tyler Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-331 Fences and Walls
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