1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Jefferson County, Texas.
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Jefferson County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority outside ETJ. The county's Subdivision and Development Regulations cover platting, drainage, and flood plain but contain no fence provisions. Cities (Beaumont, Port Arthur) set their own height limits.
Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.022
Sec. 202.022. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES. (a) In this section, "swimming pool enclosure" means a fence that: (1) surrounds a water feature, including a swimming pool or spa; (2) consists of transparent mesh or clear panels set in metal frames; (3) is not more than six feet in height; and (4) is designed to not be climbable. (b) A property owners' association: (1) may not adopt or enforce a provis...
1 cities in Jefferson County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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