How tall can my fence be in Abilene, TX?

Up to 7' in the rear yard, 2'6" in front of the building line.

How much does a Abilene, TX fence permit cost?

We have Abilene, TX's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.

What does a fence plot plan need to show?

Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.

Can I draw my plot plan myself?

Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.

Abilene, TX fence permit site plan

Plan your fence on a satellite map of your Abilene, TX property and get a permit-ready PDF in 2 minutes. Free, no sign-up.

If Abilene's form asks for a site plan and this page says plot plan, they are the same drawing for a fence application: a to-scale overhead view of your lot with the property lines, the existing structures and the proposed fence dimensioned on it. A surveyed site plan is the one genuinely different document, and only a licensed surveyor can seal one. What a fence permit site plan has to show.

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What you'll get for Abilene, TX

✓ Satellite site plan — top-down map of your property with the fence drawn on it, every side dimensioned.
✓ Fence elevation — side view showing height, panel count, and gates.
✓ Real lot lines — pulled from county GIS so your fence sits on the actual property boundary.
○ Filled Abilene, TX permit form — pending. Until then you get the universal plot plan + a checklist of what to handwrite on the city's form.
✓ Abilene, TX ordinance check — height limits, setbacks, and neighbor-consent rules specific to Abilene, TX.

Abilene, TX fence rules

Max height (rear yard): 7'
Max height (front of building line): 2'6"

An opaque fence, wall or hedge in a required front yard may not exceed 2'6" along the front property line. Behind that line its height may rise on a straight line to no more than 7' at the building line. This applies in every residential district except multifamily.
A non-opaque fence may be 4' at a point 7' back from the front property line, rising on a straight line to 7' at the building line, and the 4' portion may extend all the way to the front property line. Non-opaque means chain link, or any fence whose vertical or horizontal members are at least four inches apart.
In a rear, interior or exterior yard the limit is 7' between the property line and the building setback line. A reverse or double frontage lot, and a lot with a street on more than two sides, must meet the same requirement on every yard adjoining a street as the lots facing that street — except where the lot backs onto an arterial street or freeway.
Every fence, wall or hedge must stand on private property and at least 10' from the curb or edge of pavement, whichever is closer, of all streets. A gate for vehicular access onto a street must be set back at least as far as the driveway standards in Chapter 3 of the Land Development Code require.
Where a fence is adjacent to or visible from a public right-of-way other than an alley, the finished side should face the right-of-way. A new or replacement fence must be built of standard fencing materials and may not be built of scrap metal, plywood or other non-standard materials, and every fence must be maintained in a safe and attractive condition.

Do you need a permit? No building permit is required for a fence 7' or under that meets the setback requirements. A fence over 7' needs a variance from the Board of Adjustment as well as a permit. Abilene's rear-yard cap is 7', so most residential fences here need no permit at all. (source)

Source: https://library.municode.com/tx/abilene/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIIAPANDECO_CH4SIDERE_ART2DEST_DIV4SCBUFE

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FAQ

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Abilene, TX?: No building permit is required for a fence 7' or under that meets the setback requirements. A fence over 7' needs a variance from the Board of Adjustment as well as a permit. Abilene's rear-yard cap is 7', so most residential fences here need no permit at all.
How tall can my fence be in Abilene, TX?: Up to 7' in the rear yard, 2'6" in front of the building line.
How much does a Abilene, TX fence permit cost?: We have Abilene, TX's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.
What does a fence plot plan need to show?: Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.
Can I draw my plot plan myself?: Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.

Not sure what Abilene means by “site plan”? See the nine things a plan reviewer checks — the same list whatever city you are applying in.

Do I need a survey?·Free template — which kind?·Do I need a permit?·Why permits get rejected

Fence Plotter is informational only. Always confirm specific requirements with the Abilene, TX building department before submitting.

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