Converse requires a fence permit for most residential fences over 4 feet, all commercial fences, and all pool barriers. Applications go through the Building Department at 403 South Seguin Road.
The Converse Building Department issues fence permits for residential fences generally exceeding 4 feet, all pool-enclosure barriers per Texas H&S 757, all commercial and industrial fences, and any fence encroaching on utility easements or setbacks. The permit application requires a site plan showing property lines, proposed fence location and height, gate locations, and any encroachments, along with the contractor license number if professionally built. Homeowner self-builds are permitted with owner-builder affidavit. Typical fees run from 50 to 150 dollars depending on linear footage and fence type. Fence permits also require a Texas 811 utility locate before digging postholes. Chain-link fences are permitted but HOAs often prohibit them in view areas. Fences on corner lots must not encroach into sight-visibility triangles. Fences in floodplain areas (near Rosillo Creek and other drainages) may face additional restrictions to preserve flood storage and conveyance. Always verify lot lines by survey before building to avoid boundary disputes with neighbors.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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