City of Lago Vista fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lago Vista? Yes. The City of Lago Vista requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Same as side source
- Front (street) yard
- Solid fences under 3 ft allowed in required front setbacks; decorative open fences of any permitted height allowed source
- Corner lots
- Solid fences over 3 ft not allowed in the sight triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Solid fences under 3 ft and decorative open fences may be in required front, double-frontage rear, and corner side setbacks; chain link/framed wire not allowed in those setbacks. Golf course lines or setbacks: ornamental wrought-iron-style open fence up to 6 ft only. source
- Good side faces
- Less attractive side (the side with posts and rails) cannot face a public right-of-way, park, vacant lot or adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and razor wire; metal spikes or finials; T-posts (except compliant electric fence); plywood, paper, fiber-core products; plastic, vinyl, fiberglass panels; lightweight wire fabric; sheet, roll or corrugated metal panels. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lago Vista
Steps based on lagovistatexas.gov — Permit Application Guides
- Review the Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Guide and complete the Fence Worksheet.
- Apply through the MGO Connect permitting portal.
- Pay fees per the City Fee Schedule.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services (City Hall)
- Phone
- 512-267-1155
- Address
- 5803 Thunderbird Street, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Contact from lagovistatexas.gov — Permit Application Guides
What to submit
- Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Guide
- Fence Worksheet
Other rules to know
- Minimal repair or replacement (under half of full replacement cost and under one-third of the material) needs no 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 Lago Vista, TX?
Yes. The City of Lago Vista requires a permit before you build a fence. Minimal repair or replacement (under half of full replacement cost and under one-third of the material) needs no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lago Vista?
Side and rear yards: Same as side. Front (street) yard: Solid fences under 3 ft allowed in required front setbacks; decorative open fences of any permitted height allowed. Corner lots: Solid fences over 3 ft not allowed in the sight triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lago Vista?
Solid fences under 3 ft and decorative open fences may be in required front, double-frontage rear, and corner side setbacks; chain link/framed wire not allowed in those setbacks. Golf course lines or setbacks: ornamental wrought-iron-style open fence up to 6 ft only.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Lago Vista?
Less attractive side (the side with posts and rails) cannot face a public right-of-way, park, vacant lot or adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lago Vista?
Review the Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Guide and complete the Fence Worksheet. Apply through the MGO Connect permitting portal. Pay fees per the City Fee Schedule. 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 Lago Vista (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lago Vista?
Development Services (City Hall). Phone 512-267-1155.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lago Vista's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances Ch. 14, Sec. 22 Fences and Screening Devices, Ord. 21-08-19-04
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