Katy vs Missouri City
How do height limits rules compare between Katy, TX and Missouri City, TX?
Katy has fewer restrictions than Missouri City.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
Katy's Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Exhibit 14A) do not set a numeric maximum fence height for residential lots and require no building permit for fence construction. Corner lots must preserve sightlines at intersections, and almost every Katy subdivision is governed by HOA deed restrictions that typically cap fences at 6 to 8 feet. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211 authorizes Katy's zoning controls.
View full Katy rules →Missouri City, TX
Fort Bend County
Missouri City's Zoning Ordinance Section 14 caps residential fences at 8 feet, with stricter limits for front yards where only ornamental open fencing is permitted.
View full Missouri City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Katy | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Max side/rear height | - | 8 feet |
| Front yard fences | - | Ornamental open only |
| Code section | - | Appendix A, Section 14 |
| HOA rules | - | May be stricter |
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Katy FAQ
Missouri City FAQ
Can I put a 6-foot wood fence in my front yard?
No. Missouri City limits front yard fences to wrought iron or open ornamental metal styles. Solid wood privacy fencing is not permitted in the front yard.
Does my HOA's fence rule override the city's?
Both apply. You must comply with the stricter of the two, and many HOAs in Missouri City impose tighter height, color, or material rules than Section 14.
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