City of Laredo fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Laredo? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Laredo before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- $30.00 plan check + $46.00 building permit (residential block fence); a separate $20.00 technology fee is also listed source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences over 4 feet in the front yard along a collector, arterial or thoroughfare must be at least 8 feet from the back of curb; no fence in the visibility triangle on a corner lot; fences along street-adjoining side/rear lines at least 8 feet from the curb line (LDC 24.3.5(b)). source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, sheet metal and corrugated steel fencing prohibited; chain link prohibited in RS-1, RM, RH-1 and RH-2 districts. source
- How to apply
- Email source
Still being confirmed with Laredo: Does a wood or chain-link fence 7 feet or lower (not masonry) need no permit in Laredo, and what is the maximum front-yard height?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Laredo
Steps based on cityoflaredo.com — permit applications requirements
- Complete the building permit application and the block fence masonry wall detail form.
- Prepare a site plan with measurements to all sides of the property, or a survey.
- Email the documents as PDFs to [email protected].
- Pay the plan check and permit fees; the city allows up to 21 days for review.
- Post the approved permit where visible from the front of the home.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Plan check $30.00, building permit $46.00, technology fee $20.00
- Review time
- Up to 21 days per ordinance
Who to contact
Building plan reviewers
Building Development Services
- Phone
- (956) 794-1625, option 3
- [email protected]
Contact from cityoflaredo.com — permit applications requirements
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Block fence masonry wall detail form (for masonry/block fences)
- Site plan showing measurements to all sides of the property, or a survey
Other rules to know
- Land Development Code 24.3.5(b)(3): fences exceeding 7 feet in height or masonry walls exceeding 30 inches in height require a building permit; the code excerpt does not say that shorter non-masonry fences need one.
- The city's permit page lists a Residential Block Fence permit with fees; it does not describe a permit for wood or chain-link fences.
- Code text read is the May 2021 Land Development Code posted on the city's Planning and Zoning page; later amendments may apply.
- Approved permit is posted in a front window; review up to 21 days per the city 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 Laredo, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Laredo before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Laredo?
Fences over 4 feet in the front yard along a collector, arterial or thoroughfare must be at least 8 feet from the back of curb; no fence in the visibility triangle on a corner lot; fences along street-adjoining side/rear lines at least 8 feet from the curb line (LDC 24.3.5(b)).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Laredo?
$30.00 plan check + $46.00 building permit (residential block fence); a separate $20.00 technology fee is also listed.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Laredo?
Complete the building permit application and the block fence masonry wall detail form. Prepare a site plan with measurements to all sides of the property, or a survey. Email the documents as PDFs to [email protected]. Pay the plan check and permit fees; the city allows up to 21 days for review. Post the approved permit where visible from the front of the home. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Laredo (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Laredo?
Building plan reviewers, Building Development Services. Phone (956) 794-1625, option 3, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Laredo's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Art. 3, 24.3.5 Fencing and Screening
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