Town of Westlake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Westlake? Yes. The Town of Westlake requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 817-430-0941 source
Still being confirmed with Westlake: What are the Town's fence height limits and the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Westlake
Steps based on westlaketx.gov — Permitting Process
- Get an official approval letter from your HOA.
- Prepare a site plan with the fence location, dimensions, height and material.
- Apply for the Fences / Walls permit online through the Town's MyGov portal (all permits must be submitted online).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Town Hall
Town of Westlake
- Phone
- 817-430-0941
- Address
- Westlake Town Hall, 1500 Solana Boulevard, Building 7, Suite 7200, Westlake, TX 76262
Contact from westlaketx.gov — Permitting Process
What to submit
- Fences / Walls miscellaneous permit application (online)
- Site plan showing location and scope of work
- Fence dimensions, height and material
- Official HOA approval letter
- Stamped engineering plans for retaining walls over 4 ft
Other rules to know
- The Town says most, if not all, work requires a permit; fences fall under the Fences / Walls miscellaneous 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 Town of Westlake, TX?
Yes. The Town of Westlake requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Westlake?
Get an official approval letter from your HOA. Prepare a site plan with the fence location, dimensions, height and material. Apply for the Fences / Walls permit online through the Town's MyGov portal (all permits must be submitted online). 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 Town of Westlake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Westlake?
Town Hall, Town of Westlake. Phone 817-430-0941.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Westlake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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