City of Mansfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mansfield? Yes. The City of Mansfield 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 Mansfield (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 (may sit on the rear property line) source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 in in the required front yard (decorative/security fences 36 in or more must be no more than 25% solid) source
- Corner lots
- Keep clear vision 25 ft back from the property corner along both streets source
- Good side faces
- The side with exposed posts or rails faces away from the adjacent property and public streets. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences; barbed wire except certain non-residential security fences (6 ft+), livestock properties and agricultural parcels over 20 acres. source
- How to apply
- Call 817-276-4224
Still being confirmed with Mansfield: How do homeowners apply for a fence permit (online portal?) and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mansfield
- Call the Building Safety Division (817-276-4224) to apply for a fence permit (needed for new wood privacy fences 5 ft or taller and any fence over 6 ft).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Chris Valtierra
Building Safety Division, City of Mansfield
- Phone
- 817-276-4224
Contact from citybudgets.tarrantcounty.com — page306
Other rules to know
- A permit is required before building a new wood privacy fence 5 ft or taller, and for any fence over 6 ft.
- Wood privacy fences need galvanized steel posts 8 ft or less on center in concrete (24 in deep for 6 ft fences, 36 in for 8 ft), planks at least 1 in above ground.
- Fences on top of retaining walls are limited to 6 ft.
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 Mansfield, TX?
Yes. The City of Mansfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Mansfield?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (may sit on the rear property line). Front (street) yard: 36 in in the required front yard (decorative/security fences 36 in or more must be no more than 25% solid). Corner lots: Keep clear vision 25 ft back from the property corner along both streets.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Mansfield?
The side with exposed posts or rails faces away from the adjacent property and public streets.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mansfield?
Call the Building Safety Division (817-276-4224) to apply for a fence permit (needed for new wood privacy fences 5 ft or taller and any fence over 6 ft). 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 Mansfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mansfield?
Chris Valtierra, Building Safety Division, City of Mansfield. Phone 817-276-4224.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mansfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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