City of West Lake Hills fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Lake Hills? Yes. The City of West Lake Hills requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of West Lake Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with West Lake Hills: What are the fence height limits and permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Lake Hills
Steps based on westlakehills.org — faq
- Get the Fence Permit Application from the Building & Development page.
- Submit it through MGO Connect (no paper or email submissions).
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Joel Sherrouse
Development Coordinator
- Phone
- 512-327-3628
- [email protected]
- Address
- 4010 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Contact from westlakehills.org — faq
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Setbacks vary by zoning district and lot size; see Article 22.03, Division 8 of the Code of Ordinances.
- Hard copies and emailed applications are not accepted.
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 West Lake Hills, TX?
Yes. The City of West Lake Hills requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Lake Hills?
Get the Fence Permit Application from the Building & Development page. Submit it through MGO Connect (no paper or email submissions). 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 West Lake Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West Lake Hills?
Joel Sherrouse, Development Coordinator. Phone 512-327-3628, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Lake Hills's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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