City of Sunset Valley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sunset Valley? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Sunset Valley 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 Sunset Valley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Sunset Valley: Which email is current for Planning & Development ([email protected] or [email protected]), what is the office phone, and what are the fence height limits and setbacks in the Land Development Code?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sunset Valley
- Fence 7 ft or less that does not obstruct storm water flow: no building permit under Sec. 6.105(2), but still follow all other Code requirements.
- Taller or storm-water-obstructing fence: apply through the GovBuilt portal linked from the Building and Sign Permits page.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development (permits email)
- [email protected]
Contact from sunsetvalley.gov — planning development
Other rules to know
- City Code Sec. 6.105(2) exempts from the building permit requirement 'Fences not over seven (7) feet high that do not obstruct the flow of storm water'; exempt items must still comply with all other applicable Code requirements. Taller fences or fences that obstruct storm water flow are not covered by the exemption.
- Building permit applications go through the GovBuilt online portal; the page does not say whether fences are handled there. Planning page lists [email protected] while the permits page lists [email protected]; email left null.
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 Sunset Valley, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Sunset Valley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sunset Valley?
Fence 7 ft or less that does not obstruct storm water flow: no building permit under Sec. 6.105(2), but still follow all other Code requirements. Taller or storm-water-obstructing fence: apply through the GovBuilt portal linked from the Building and Sign Permits page. 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 Sunset Valley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sunset Valley?
Planning & Development (permits email). email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sunset Valley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code Sec. 6.105(2) (building permit exemptions)
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