City of Forest Hill fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Forest Hill? Yes. The City of Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill (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
- 4 ft along the front building line (stockade/picket at least 50% see-through); ornamental iron up to 6 ft only on lots over 1 acre source
- Corner lots
- Keep a 25 ft visual clearance from the property corner along the street source
- Distance from lot line
- Front fences at least 10 ft from the curb or front property line (whichever is more restrictive); no fence across a lot line or in an easement without written approval. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrified fences and sheet metal in residential areas. source
- How to apply
- Call 817-806-4561
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Forest Hill
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 8
- Prepare a building permit application with two site plans showing the fence, buildings and easements.
- Bring it to the Permit Department at City Hall (3219 California Parkway) or call 817-806-4561.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 817-806-4561
- Address
- City Hall, 3219 California Parkway, Forest Hill, TX
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Two site plans showing the fence, structures and easements
- Description of the new materials
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for fences over 2.5 ft or replacing more than 25% of an existing fence.
- Posts must be new metal posts set in cement.
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 Forest Hill, TX?
Yes. The City of Forest Hill requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Forest Hill?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft along the front building line (stockade/picket at least 50% see-through); ornamental iron up to 6 ft only on lots over 1 acre. Corner lots: Keep a 25 ft visual clearance from the property corner along the street.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Forest Hill?
Front fences at least 10 ft from the curb or front property line (whichever is more restrictive); no fence across a lot line or in an easement without written approval.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Forest Hill?
Prepare a building permit application with two site plans showing the fence, buildings and easements. Bring it to the Permit Department at City Hall (3219 California Parkway) or call 817-806-4561. 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 Forest Hill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Forest Hill?
City of Forest Hill. Phone 817-806-4561.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Forest Hill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code § 9.02.187 Fencing and screening requirements
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