Unincorporated Brazoria County issues no fence permits and can't zone; platting isn't required just to build a fence. Inside cities like Pearland a building permit is required before you construct any fence.
Because Texas counties lack zoning authority, unincorporated Brazoria County does not require or issue fence permits; the county's land-use role is limited to subdivision platting under Local Government Code Chapter 232, and a plat is not needed to build a fence. Cities regulate fences: Pearland requires a building permit for all fences, submitted with a plot plan and design drawing, before construction. A fence built without the required city permit is a violation. Confirm requirements with your city building department (Pearland Building: 281-652-1765).
In Pearland, a fence built without a permit can be flagged by code enforcement and requires after-the-fact permitting or a variance. No permit process exists in unincorporated county areas.
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