You can, but you should confirm where the property line is before you build, not after. Building on the wrong side can mean a dispute or moving the...
Fence Codes Questions & Answers
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Fence codes cover the permits, height limits, setbacks, and HOA rules that determine what you can build and where. Empire Fence works within local codes across Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma and pulls permits when a project requires them, and the questions below break down common rules by city and situation. Browse the answers to plan a compliant fence, and always confirm current requirements with your city or HOA.
Do I Need a Fence Permit in Broken Arrow?
In most cases, yes. The City of Broken Arrow requires a permit for most fence projects, and the homeowner pulls it, not the fence company. Empire...
Do I Need a Fence Permit in Jenks?
Generally, yes. The City of Jenks requires a permit for most fence work, and the homeowner is the one who secures it. Empire Fence builds to Jenks...
Do You Need HOA Approval to Build a Fence?
If your neighborhood has an HOA, then yes, you almost always need written approval before you build a fence. Most HOAs require a submitted...
Do You Need a Fence Around a Pool?
Yes. A residential pool needs a safety barrier, and your insurance almost always depends on it. The rules call for a fence at least 4 feet tall with...
Do You Need a Permit to Build a Fence?
In most cases, yes. Most cities require a permit before you build a fence, the rule varies by city and by fence height, and the homeowner is the one...
Do I Need a Fence Permit in Tulsa?
Yes. In the City of Tulsa, most residential fences need a permit: a fence up to 7 feet tall needs a Zoning Clearance Permit, and a taller fence...
What Is the Best Fence for Kids’ Safety?
The best fence for kids' safety is a solid privacy fence or ornamental steel, tall enough to keep children in and the street out, with no footholds...