City of Southlake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Southlake? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Southlake before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Southlake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Southlake: Does a residential fence need a permit in Southlake, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Southlake
Steps based on mysouthlakenews.com — request a permit through our self service portal
- Call Building Inspections (817-748-8236) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, apply through the City's EnerGov self-service portal.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building and Inspections Division
City of Southlake Planning and Development Services
- Phone
- 817-748-8236
Contact from mysouthlakenews.com — request a permit through our self service portal
Other rules to know
- The City's 'Do I need a permit?' article does not mention fences; all building permits are applied for through the City's EnerGov self-service portal.
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 Southlake, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Southlake before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The City's 'Do I need a permit?' article does not mention fences; all building permits are applied for through the City's EnerGov self-service portal.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Southlake?
Call Building Inspections (817-748-8236) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, apply through the City's EnerGov self-service 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 Southlake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Southlake?
Building and Inspections Division, City of Southlake Planning and Development Services. Phone 817-748-8236.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Southlake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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