FAQs • Watauga, TX • CivicEngage

Do I need a permit to put up a storage shed and what are the restrictions?: A permit is required to put up a storage shed. Sheds must be smaller than 200 square feet or they must be bricked. They must be five feet from each property line (fence) and at least 10 feet from the house if being placed on a cement slab, 15 feet if it is not. They may be no taller than 12 feet. A drawing must accompany the permit with a location of where the shed will be placed in the yard. Permit costs are based on the cost of the construction of the shed.

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Public Works

1. Do I need a permit to put up a fence?: A fence permit is required if you are putting up a new fence, changing from one kind of fence to another (wood to chain link, etc.) or if you are changing the location of the fence.

2. Do I need a garage sale permit and how much do they cost?: A permit is required for a garage sale. A garage sale permit can be acquired at the Watauga Police Department. Permits should be purchased at least 12 hours in advance of the sale and cost $5.00.
Garage Sale Application

3. Do I need a permit to put up a storage shed and what are the restrictions?: A permit is required to put up a storage shed. Sheds must be smaller than 200 square feet or they must be bricked. They must be five feet from each property line (fence) and at least 10 feet from the house if being placed on a cement slab, 15 feet if it is not. They may be no taller than 12 feet. A drawing must accompany the permit with a location of where the shed will be placed in the yard. Permit costs are based on the cost of the construction of the shed.