City of Euless fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Euless? Yes. The City of Euless 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 Euless (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the City fee schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (may be on the rear property line) source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in in the required front yard on one- or two-family lots under half an acre source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 36 in blocking drivers' view at intersections; 25 ft clear vision triangle source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (except non-residential security fences 6 ft+), broken glass on walls, electrically charged fences. source
- How to apply
- Call 817-685-1630 source
Still being confirmed with Euless: Can fence permits be applied for online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Euless
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 7
- Call Building Inspections (817-685-1630) for the fence permit application.
- Submit it with a plat showing your lot, neighboring lots and the fence outline, and pay the scheduled fee.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Inspections
City of Euless Planning and Economic Development
- Phone
- 817-685-1630
Contact from eulesstx.gov — building construction and permitting
What to submit
- Fence permit application: owner name, property address, fence type and height
- Plat showing your lot and adjacent lots with the proposed fence outlined
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for new fencing or altering existing fencing other than simple replacement of existing panels.
- Private pools need fencing at least 6 ft with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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 Euless, TX?
Yes. The City of Euless requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Euless?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (may be on the rear property line). Front (street) yard: 36 in in the required front yard on one- or two-family lots under half an acre. Corner lots: Nothing over 36 in blocking drivers' view at intersections; 25 ft clear vision triangle.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Euless?
Per the City fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Euless?
Call Building Inspections (817-685-1630) for the fence permit application. Submit it with a plat showing your lot, neighboring lots and the fence outline, and pay the scheduled fee. 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 Euless (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Euless?
Building Inspections, City of Euless Planning and Economic Development. Phone 817-685-1630.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Euless's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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