City of Grapevine fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Grapevine? Yes. The City of Grapevine 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 Grapevine (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 maximum (zero tolerance) source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Grapevine: What is the fence permit fee, and are there lower height limits in front yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Grapevine
Steps based on grapevinetexas.gov — Applications Permits
- Fill out the Fence Permit Application (Rev. 1/24).
- Prepare two plot plans showing where the fence goes on your property.
- Deliver, courier or mail them to the Building Inspection Department, 200 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Review time
- Goal of 1 working day for residential fences
Who to contact
Building Inspection
City of Grapevine
- Phone
- 817-410-3165
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- City of Grapevine, Attn: Building Inspection Department, 200 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact from grapevinetexas.gov — Applications Permits
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
- Two plot plans showing the fence location on the property
Other rules to know
- The City's turnaround goal for residential fence permits is 1 working day.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft need a permit.
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 Grapevine, TX?
Yes. The City of Grapevine requires a permit before you build a fence. Retaining walls over 4 ft need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Grapevine?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft maximum (zero tolerance).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Grapevine?
Fill out the Fence Permit Application (Rev. 1/24). Prepare two plot plans showing where the fence goes on your property. Deliver, courier or mail them to the Building Inspection Department, 200 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. 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 Grapevine (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Grapevine?
Building Inspection, City of Grapevine. Phone 817-410-3165.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Grapevine's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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