Oklahoma City, OK Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Article II of Chapter 19 governs fence work citywide. Section 19-16 bars anyone from constructing, erecting, installing, altering, repairing or servicing a fence without first obtaining a permit from the Department, so routine repairs and alterations trigger the same requirement as new construction, not just first-time installs. Applications go on Director-provided forms and must list the applicant's name and address, the lot location, the name of the person erecting the fence, and any additional information the Director needs to confirm compliance with applicable laws (§ 19-17).

Eligibility is narrow: under § 19-18, only the lot's owner or lessee, or a duly licensed and authorized fence contractor, can be issued the permit, though a licensed contractor's employees do not need their own permit while working in the regular course of that employment. 7 percent service fee if paid by credit or debit card. Once an application is complete and compliant, the Director issues the permit under § 19-20, but the work must be finished within six months of issuance or the permit becomes null and void, forcing a new application.

Fences are treated as structures for zoning purposes under § 19-22: they must meet the zoning ordinance's structural regulations, except that no rear or side yard setback applies to a fence specifically. The Public Works Director or a designated representative enforces the chapter and may inspect any regulated fence at any time deemed necessary (§§ 19-2, 19-3).