Carrollton, TX Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

06(A) of the Fence Regulations Ordinance makes it unlawful for any person to construct, replace, or cause to be constructed, repaired, or replaced, a fence or any part of a fence in the city without first obtaining a fence permit from the Development Services Department. 04: routine maintenance where the replaced material runs less than 20 feet and the fence's scope, location, or dimensions do not change. Replacing an entire section or panel totaling more than 20 feet within any six-month period crosses back into permit territory.

06(B); the Development Services Department, through the Designated City Official (DCO), reviews and stamps the plans 'reviewed,' and no one may alter approved plans without DCO authorization. 06(D). 06(C) also makes clear that holding a city permit does not excuse compliance with any other local, state, or federal law. 07 layers a separate contractor requirement on top of the permit: anyone in the business of fence contracting must hold a valid registration, which expires one year after issuance and must be renewed through the DCO (property owners building their own fence are exempt from registering).

The DCO may revoke or suspend a contractor's registration if the contractor violates Chapter 154 twice in 12 months or fails to obtain required permits or inspections twice in 12 months; a suspended contractor can seek reinstatement from the DCO or, on appeal, from the Property Standards Board after correcting violations and paying fees. 99(A)(2)(q)'s zoning penalty tier, so building without the required permit is punishable by a fine up to $2,000 per day.