City of Rollingwood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Rollingwood? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Rollingwood 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 Rollingwood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard fence no more than 36 in tall, within 15 ft of the curb, 80% or greater visibility (Sec. 107-34(b)) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 36 in above curb within 15 ft of the intersection of the two street right-of-way lines; taller fence at least 15 ft from curb but not in front of the front foundation line (Sec. 107-34(c)) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Rollingwood: Is a permit required for every new fence, and what are the side/rear height limits and fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Rollingwood
Steps based on rollingwoodtx.gov — Residential Construction Checklists and
- Review the fence application checklist.
- Apply through MyGovernmentOnline.org.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services
- Phone
- 512-327-1838
- [email protected]
- Address
- 403 Nixon Drive, Rollingwood, TX 78746
Contact from rollingwoodtx.gov — Residential Construction Checklists and
Other rules to know
- Permit required if repairing or replacing more than 50% of an existing fence; a fence-any-height application checklist is on the page.
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 Rollingwood, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Rollingwood before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Rollingwood?
Front (street) yard: Front yard fence no more than 36 in tall, within 15 ft of the curb, 80% or greater visibility (Sec. 107-34(b)). Corner lots: Nothing over 36 in above curb within 15 ft of the intersection of the two street right-of-way lines; taller fence at least 15 ft from curb but not in front of the front foundation line (Sec. 107-34(c)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Rollingwood?
Review the fence application checklist. Apply through MyGovernmentOnline.org. 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 Rollingwood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Rollingwood?
Development Services. Phone 512-327-1838, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Rollingwood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances Sec. 107-34
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