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Permit and planning guides for decks, pergolas, patio covers and fences in and around San Antonio, with the city sources cited.
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San Antonio deck, pergola, patio cover and fence permits, explained
City of San Antonio rules in plain English: decks over 300 sq ft or 30 in need a permit, attached patio covers always do, every new fence does. With sources.
Sources last verified , 13 min read
Permits and jurisdictions around San Antonio: six questions, answered
Is Alamo Heights part of San Antonio? Is The Dominion inside city limits? Is Cordillera Ranch in Boerne? Sourced answers on which office issues your permit.
Sources last verified , 10 min read
Pergola vs. patio cover: which is right for a San Antonio backyard
A pergola filters sun and lets rain through unless it has louvers; a patio cover is a solid roof matched to the house.
Sources last verified , 8 min read
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