Allen TX Automatic Gate Repair Service discusses Fence Laws

Allen TX Automatic Gate Repair Service owner Sean Eubanks, President of Texas State Fence Co., discusses Fence Laws and how they impact fencing decisions.

When you want to build a fence the best place to start your research is to contact the local building code enforcement department at city where you live. All North Texas Cities have building codes that affect fences and you should make sure that you know what is and what is not permitted in your city.  If you live in a community where there is a Home Owners Association the next thing you should do is check your HOA documents, or contact the HOA directly, and determine what restrictions, if any, are placed on your ability to build a fence.  While HOA restrictions can not give you permissions to override the City ordinances, the HOA can add additional restrictions above and beyond what the City restriction address.

The main things that both City and HOA restrictions address are things like:

Fence Height
Fence Materials required or permitted
Set-Back from property lines and from streets
Variance Procedures
It is not uncommon for property owners to apply for and receive special variances from the City building codes for special situations. The proper procedures for applying for such variances are covered in most City ordinances, but if you simply call the building code department the people there will be able to tell you how to apply for and process a variance request.

Once you have determined what kind of fence you can build you will need to apply for a building permit from the city. While it is true that many fences are constructed without a building permit doing so opens you to enforcement problems if you find that a neighbor gets upset or if you happen to be spotted by a building code inspector who is driving through the area while you are building the fence. Fines can be imposed and you should avoid the related problems by simply applying for a building permit.  Many cities will require that you present plan drawings to support the permit requested.

Texas State Fence Co. has been dealing with City Building Departments, obtaining Building Permits, preparing Plans, and analyzing HOA Documents for our clients for over 15 years. We know the steps that need to be taken and we can help you navigate these obstacles.  We are professionals and we do things right the first time, saving you time and money and hassle.

Allen TX Automatic Gate Repair Service owner Sean Eubanks is President of Texas State Fence Co.  Sean has been installing all types of fences and automatic gates for over 15 years. He provides quality fencing to both residential and commercial clients in North Texas. Sean builds fences and Automatic Gates in Plano and also serves the Frisco, Allen, McKinney and general Collin County area.  Please give Sean Eubanks a call at 972-898-1307 for more information.