City of River Oaks fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of River Oaks? Yes. The City of River Oaks 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 River Oaks (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 in front yards (solid fences in front of the house 3 ft; decorative wrought iron up to 6 ft if at least 50% open and approved) source
- Corner lots
- No fence in the 20 ft visibility triangle at street intersections; corner-lot rules depend on whether interior lots are behind source
- Not allowed
- Solid sheet metal panels on residential (R-1 to R-6) and multifamily property; no part of a fence may project over a property line. source
- How to apply
- Call 817-626-5421
Still being confirmed with River Oaks: How do homeowners submit a fence permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of River Oaks
- Call City Administration (817-626-5421) for the building permit application for your fence.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 817-626-5421
- [email protected]
- Address
- 4900 River Oaks Blvd., River Oaks, Texas 76114
Other rules to know
- Any fence built after the November 2023 fence ordinance needs a building 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 River Oaks, TX?
Yes. The City of River Oaks requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of River Oaks?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards (solid fences in front of the house 3 ft; decorative wrought iron up to 6 ft if at least 50% open and approved). Corner lots: No fence in the 20 ft visibility triangle at street intersections; corner-lot rules depend on whether interior lots are behind.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of River Oaks?
Call City Administration (817-626-5421) for the building permit application for your fence. 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 River Oaks (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of River Oaks?
City of River Oaks. Phone 817-626-5421, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of River Oaks's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Section 21 Fence Regulations (Ord. 1394-2023)
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