1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Brazos County, Texas.
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Brazos County does NOT regulate residential fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas Local Government Code §233.153 prohibits counties from adopting zoning regulations or requiring prior approval before residential construction. Texas Property Code §§26.001–26.003 govern boundary fence disputes between neighbors but set no height cap. Inside the cities of Bryan and College Station, municipal zoning ordinances apply (typically 6 ft side/rear, 4 ft front).
Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.023 (Perimeter Fencing)
Sec. 202.023. SECURITY MEASURES. (a) This section does not apply to:(1) a condominium as defined by Section 81.002 or 82.003; or(2) a master mixed-use property owners' association subject to Chapter 215.(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a property owners' association may not adopt or enforce a restrictive covenant that prevents a property owner from building or installing security...
1 cities in Brazos County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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