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PLANO RESIDENTIAL FENCE PERMIT - REQUIREMENTS

CITY OF PLANO BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT

DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS: One (1) copy of a site plan showing the location of the fence on the property must be

submitted. For masonry fences or fences utilizing masonry columns drawings showing footing construction must be

included. Drawings must be submitted along with a completed application form.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Masonry fences, brick columns, and retaining walls (over 4’-0” in height measured from

the grade to the top) shall be dated, designed, signed and sealed by a State of Texas Registered Engineer. The seal and

signature must be original on all sets and each document must include correct address.

NECESSARY DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS: The following is a general outline of drawings and documents necessary for

plan review (Building Inspection may request additional information if necessary).

1. Site plan must include location of fences on the property.

2. Fence elevations.

3. Structural plans must include: sections and details of all footings (if applicable).

4. Sliding gates shall be installed inside the fence line and not on the alley side. Fence/gates are prohibited from

encroaching city right of way.

NOTE: ***Fences with rolling gates - Where a fence with a rolling gate is constructed, a trash dumpster

service access pad shall be installed. The trash dumpster service access pad shall be a ten foot by four

(10x4) foot space, setback four (4) feet from the edge of the alley or shall be two (2) five foot by four (5x4)

foot spaces, setback four (4) feet from the edge of the alley.

5. Encroachment of retaining walls within an electric easement requires an approval on letterhead stationary from

TXU Electric Delivery.

NOTE:

1. The maximum height of a fence shall not exceed 8’-0”.

2. The maximum height of a fence in the required front yard shall not exceed 40” in height and shall be at least 50%

open.

3. Fences enclosing corner lot properties must comply with sight visibility clips. (refer to attached diagrams)

4. Fences enclosing pool/spa are subject to special requirements.

5. A footing inspection (if applicable) and final fence inspection are required. The permit holder is responsible for

requesting required inspections.

6. A permit is not required for repairs to existing fences not exceeding 25% of the area of the fence in a 12-month

period.

7. A permit is not required for retaining walls which are not over 4’ in height measured from the ground/grade to

the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class 1, 11, 111-A liquids.

8. When installing a new fence parallel to and within three feet of an existing fence on the same lot, the existing

fence shall be removed.

9. Fence Ordinance # 97-4-12, “Section 6-186 Maintenance”.

10. Products manufactured for other uses as plywood, corrugated steel, barbed wire or fiberglass panels are

prohibited as allowed fencing materials.

11. Please contact Homeowner’s Association for additional requirements from Deed Restrictions and Covenants.

12. Golf Net Fences - All golf nets greater than 10 feet must be engineered for wind load and foundation. All golf nets

greater than 8 feet must have Board of Adjustments approval prior to permit issuances.

13. See the Zoning Ordinance for Fences Located in Estate Development and General Residential Districts.