Mansfield, TX · Tarrant County
Existing Fence Calculation Sheet
Property owners use this sheet to calculate existing and replacement fence lengths and height and check whether their fence project requires a permit.
What this form is
This sheet records the total fence length on a property, the length to be replaced, and the fence height. It explains that replacing more than 50% of a fence requires a permit and that a permit is required if any portion is over 6 feet tall. The sheet also gives contact information for questions about construction standards.
Who needs it
Property owners repairing or replacing a fence can use this sheet to calculate the work and check the permit thresholds stated on it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Sheet
Download the Existing Fence Calculation Sheet PDF.
- 2
Complete The Calculations
Enter the total fence length, replacement length, and fence height requested on the sheet.
- 3
Check Permit Thresholds
Use the sheet's instructions to check whether the fence work requires a permit.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Existing Fence Calculation Sheet calculate?
- It asks for the total fence length on the property, the length to be replaced, and the fence height.
- When does the sheet say a fence permit is required?
- It says a permit is required when more than 50% of the fence is being repaired or replaced, or when any portion of the fence is over 6 feet tall.
- Do I need a notary for the Existing Fence Calculation Sheet?
- No. This sheet has no notary block and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; it is completed without a notary.
- How do I submit the Existing Fence Calculation Sheet?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Existing Fence Calculation Sheet doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.