building permit for fence

[jewozzy]

what happens if you dont get one? i tried calling all day to get one and they never answered the phone so i said to hell with it and started doing my fence posts.... once the fence is up what will the city likely do? or do i have anything to worry about?

[houstondallas]

death...immediately

[RyanB]

Maybe they'll call the cops?:)

[jewozzy]

wacka wacka.... i know a code enforcement guy out here im gunna see if i can sweet talk him tomorrow maybe he can work some kind of magic.

[AL P]

Do you have to have one just to replace some posts? That's absurd.

I just looked at Plano's website and you only need one if you are replacing 25% or more of the fence in a 12 month period.

I'm about to replace 5 or 6 posts myself and they can kiss my ass. A fucking monkey could do that work.

[jwalk]

all depends on the city involved. They can make you rip it all back out or fine you with large fines.

if you are replacing posts only, I have never heard of a city caring.

[wesman]

what happens if you dont get one? i tried calling all day to get one and they never answered the phone so i said to hell with it and started doing my fence posts.... once the fence is up what will the city likely do? or do i have anything to worry about?

They generally don't even notice....so long as it's within city guidelines you likely wont have any issues.

I extended/ moved mine at the old house without a permit....haven't had any issues at all.

--wes

[Buzzo]

do it on the weekend, they wont know

[5.0_CJ]

I've done it, fuck them. Do it on a weekend, it won't matter if it's already done. Stupid ass bureaucrats.

[Vertnut]

They notice out where I am. A permit is cheaper than a ticket, too. They shut my neighbor down until he paid his fine, and still had to get a permit.

[Paladin]

Damn, I hope the crime rate is nil where people get tickets for putting up a freaking fence.

[miketyler]

I have heard Garland requires one. I think the guy was telling me that he was hoping to replace his fence using wood posts, but they required him to use steel?

I would just do it. I will eventually put in wrought iron fencing (about 300 ft) as its the only type fence the HOA allows here. When I do I will definitley get the lot lines shot in and certified. Dont want any property encroachment issues down the road.

[Shaithis]

Check your cities website. Most have the ordinances listed or searchable. This is what i did a few weeks ago. Corinth website said that as long as you are repairing or replacing less than 50% of the fence, no permit required.

[gtownGT]

In Garland........with NO permit.

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My pops built this strictly for the stangs...
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[PoorSVTMan]

Granted I am not in DFW but I had no problems doing my fence. Replaced the chain link with a privacy, as long as you stay on your property!

[ceyko]

Sooo, I highly recommend doing things by the book. It just takes 1 snitch/HOA to tattle to the city and they have to look into. I once GOT HOA approval to do something, city said (unofficially) not to sweat it. HOA changed management, new management tattled to city and then I got hammered. Had to move a fairly large shed and doing that in a development is a bitch...retaining wall...etc.

Anyway, *I* personally will never risk it again. In my case it was the HOA that bitched AFTER they approved in writing. All it takes is 1 person to mess your day up.

[coors2003]

hell im in garland and i built a 20x26 ft carport and never heard a peep, no permit. just dont make a scene you you build it you should be fine