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Fence-Requirements Fence Submittal Requirements □ Two (2) copies of all paper plans, or electronic submittal (EtrakIt and ProjectDox). □ Site plan featuring all structures, property lines, location of fence, and easements if known. Draw to scale. □ For Retaining Walls: Drainage arrows on site plan □ For Retaining Walls: Engineered specifications Fence Construction Requirements  No fencing is allowed within easements or right of ways.  The structural support members of wooden perimeter fences must be located on the interior of the fence and must not be visible from public view.  Fences must be setback at least 10’ from the edge of the right-of-way pavement or 5’ from sidewalks, whichever is greater. The measurement associated with the sidewalk must be taken from the edge of the sidewalk that is closest to the property line.  A vision clearance area meeting the standards contained in the transportation criteria manual must be provided at all intersections.  Call Texas One Call system for line location before starting construction. 1-800-245-4545  Schedule Final Inspection when complete. Inspections  Layout Inspection (Optional)  Final Inspection Replacement Fence Construction Requirements  Fencing previously permitted in existing easements can be replaced and installed in the original location within the easement(s) when photo documentation is submitted with the application. When replacing an existing fence in an easement the property owner assumes the liability for any damages that could occur if access is needed to the easement.  Call Texas One Call system for line location before starting construction. 1-800-245-4545  Schedule Final Inspection when complete. Inspections  Layout Inspection (Optional)  Final Inspection Department of Development Services Building Safety 215 E McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 (940) 349-8360 www.CityofDenton.com Pool Fence Requirements  No fencing is allowed within easements or right of ways.  Fencing must be a minimum height of 60” and cannot have gaps large enough for a sphere four inches in diameter to pass through.  All personal gates must open outward and be self-closing/self-latching and all latches must be a minimum of 54” above exterior grade for non-pool side and a minimum 40” on pool side.  Fences must be constructed so they do not allow for climbing.  All fences shall be installed with the structural framing located on the interior of the subject lot/property.  Call Texas One Call system for line location before starting construction. 1-800-245-4545  Call for Final Inspection when complete. Inspections  Layout Inspection (Optional)  Final Inspection Replacing Pool Fence Construction Requirements  Fencing previously permitted in existing easements can be replaced and installed in the original location within the easement(s) when photo documentation is submitted with the application. When replacing an existing fence in an easement the property owner assumes the liability for any damages that could occur if access is needed to the easement.  Fencing must be a minimum height of 60” and cannot have gaps large enough for a sphere four inches in diameter to pass through.  All personal gates must open outward and be self-closing/self-latching and all latches must be a minimum of 54” above exterior grade for non-pool side and a minimum 40” on pool side.  Fences must be constructed so they do not allow for climbing.  All fences must be installed with the structural framing located on the interior of the subject lot/property  Call Texas One Call system for line location before starting construction. 1-800-245-4545  Call for Final Inspection when complete. Inspections  Layout Inspection (Optional)  Final Inspection Retaining Wall Construction Requirements  Wall cannot encroach any easements, or other properties not owned by the same owner.  Sections of the wall that exceed 30” in height must be provided with a guard not less than 42” in height.  Retaining wall exceeding 4’ from the top of the retaining wall to the bottom of the footing or supports a surcharge shall be engineered designed plans.  3rd party inspection required.  Call Texas One Call system for line location before starting construction. 1-800-245-4545  Call for Final Inspection when complete. Inspections  Footing Inspection  Final Inspection