City of Benbrook fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Benbrook? Yes. The City of Benbrook 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 Benbrook (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 source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence in front of the front building line in most residential districts source
- Corner lots
- No fence of any height in the corner visibility triangle; corner lots may go up to 10 ft past the second front building line only if no interior lots are behind source
- Good side faces
- Screening fences next to a street, park or city property: side with exposed posts or rails faces away from the public area. source
- Not allowed
- Electric fences, plywood, corrugated steel or fiberglass panels, permanent barbed wire (except SD or agricultural exemption), razor wire. source
- How to apply
- Call 817-249-3000 source
Still being confirmed with Benbrook: Can fence permits be applied for online, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Benbrook
Steps based on benbrook-tx.gov — Applications
- Get the 'Fence / Wall / Pool Barrier Permit' from the City's Applications page.
- Call the City (817-249-3000) to confirm how to submit and pay.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
City of Benbrook
Building permits (main line)
- Phone
- 817-249-3000
Contact from benbrook-tx.gov — Applications
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for any fence over 30 in high.
- Vertical supports must be metal posts set in concrete at least 3 ft deep.
- Gates on fences less than 20 ft from a street or alley must be at least 20 ft from it.
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 Benbrook, TX?
Yes. The City of Benbrook requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Benbrook?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: No fence in front of the front building line in most residential districts. Corner lots: No fence of any height in the corner visibility triangle; corner lots may go up to 10 ft past the second front building line only if no interior lots are behind.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Benbrook?
Screening fences next to a street, park or city property: side with exposed posts or rails faces away from the public area.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Benbrook?
Get the 'Fence / Wall / Pool Barrier Permit' from the City's Applications page. Call the City (817-249-3000) to confirm how to submit and pay. 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 Benbrook (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Benbrook?
City of Benbrook, Building permits (main line). Phone 817-249-3000.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Benbrook's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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