Fence Regulations in Georgetown, TX (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Georgetown, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In Georgetown, fences and walls built inside a corner's sight triangle cannot exceed three feet, measured from the crown of the adjacent street. The limit is set by City Code Sec. 12.44.020 to keep intersections visible to drivers.
Georgetown Corner Fence Height Limit
Some RestrictionsGeorgetown, TX Code of Ordinances § 12.44.020
No person shall erect or maintain within any such restricted area any wall, fence or other structure, excepting utility poles to a height greater than three feet as measured from the crowns of the adjacent streets.
Retaining Walls
Georgetown lets you build a retaining wall up to 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, without pulling a permit. Anything taller, or any wall that holds back a surcharge or Class I, II, or IIIA liquids, triggers a Building and Inspections Department permit under the City's amended 2021 International Building Code.
Georgetown Retaining Wall Permit Threshold
Some RestrictionsGeorgetown Code of Ordinances § 15.04.050 (Building Code § 105.2)
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Building: 1.Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from th...
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