Overton, TX · Rusk County
Fence / Retaining Wall Permit Application
Overton property owners or contractors use this application to request a permit for a fence over seven feet or a retaining wall over four feet.
What this form is
The City of Overton application is for construction of fences over seven feet and retaining walls over four feet. It asks for the job address, property details, work description, contractor and owner contact information, and project specifications. The form says retaining walls over four feet require plans stamped by a Texas registered engineer; two full plan sets and an electronic PDF on disk must be submitted with the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning a fence over seven feet or a retaining wall over four feet use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with two full sets of plans and an electronic PDF-formatted disk to the City of Overton, 1200 S. Commerce St., Overton, TX 75684. The form lists a $5-per-page archiving fee if the electronic version is not provided.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and agrees to follow applicable laws and ordinances.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Fence / Retaining Wall Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Provide the job and property details, applicant and contractor information, and project specifications requested on the form.
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Gather Required Plans
Include two full sets of plans and an electronic PDF-formatted disk; plans for retaining walls over four feet must be stamped by a Texas registered engineer.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and plans to the City of Overton, 1200 S. Commerce St., Overton, TX 75684.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence / Retaining Wall Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant or contractor signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Fence / Retaining Wall Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Overton at 1200 S. Commerce St., Overton, TX 75684, with two full plan sets and an electronic PDF-formatted disk.
- What projects is this application for?
- The form says it is for fences over seven feet and retaining walls over four feet.
- What plans must I include?
- Submit two full sets of plans and an electronic PDF-formatted disk with the application. Plans for retaining walls over four feet must be stamped by a Texas registered engineer.
Need something notarized?
This Fence / Retaining Wall Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.