City of Keller fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Keller? Yes. The City of Keller 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 Keller (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- No fee for replacement fences source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft on corner and double-frontage lots; wood fences may not extend past the building line on the street side, wrought iron must be 8 ft inside the street-side property line source
- Good side faces
- Wood fences along a street or alley: hardware faces in, smooth side faces the street or alley. source
- Not allowed
- Lots bordering parks, trails, open space, common areas or drainage areas must use wrought iron or tubular steel. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Keller: What are the maximum fence heights on standard (interior) lots and the fee for a new fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Keller
Steps based on cityofkeller.com — fence regulations
- Apply for a fence permit through the City's online portal (cityofkeller.com/css).
- Build to the approved plan, then schedule the required final inspection in the portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- No fee for replacement fences
- Inspections
- Final inspection required, scheduled through the portal
Who to contact
Community Development
City of Keller
- Phone
- 817-743-4130
- [email protected]
Contact from cityofkeller.com — permit requirements
Other rules to know
- All new fences, and replacement of 8 linear feet or more of an existing fence, need a fence permit.
- If 60% or more of a legal nonconforming fence is replaced, it must meet current code.
- Pool fences must be at least 4 ft with self-closing, self-latching gates.
- An approved final plat must be filed before a building permit is issued.
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 Keller, TX?
Yes. The City of Keller requires a permit before you build a fence.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Keller?
Wood fences along a street or alley: hardware faces in, smooth side faces the street or alley.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Keller?
No fee for replacement fences.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Keller?
Apply for a fence permit through the City's online portal (cityofkeller.com/css). Build to the approved plan, then schedule the required final inspection in the portal. 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 Keller (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Keller?
Community Development, City of Keller. Phone 817-743-4130, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Keller's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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