Fence Regulations in Harlingen, TX (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Harlingen, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Harlingen caps solid front-yard fences at 40 inches for houses and duplexes, with taller solid fencing allowed at the rear and side lot lines.
Harlingen Fence Height Rules
Some RestrictionsHarlingen City Code § 111-120
Solid face fences, such as solid masonry face fence, shall be restricted to a height of not more than 40 inches above the grade of the yard. ... Solid face front yard fences may be maintained at a height of no more than six feet up to lot line providing they do not obstruct traffic view for an approach of at least 15 feet on an approach to a street and ten feet on the approach to an alley.
Fence Permit Requirements
Harlingen caps front-yard fence height at 40 inches for solid designs and regulates rear and nonresidential fences by sight-triangle and traffic-view rules.
Harlingen Fence Height and Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsCity Code § 111-120
Front yard fences extending past the forward most portion of the house structure to the front and side lot property lines may be constructed and maintained under the following terms and conditions: (1) Solid face fences...shall be restricted to a height of not more than 40 inches above the grade of the yard. (2) Ornamental and decorative fence...shall have no height restrictions other than that...
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