Cedar Hill, TX Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

Cedar Hill's zoning code regulates residential fence height, materials, and location. In single-family residential districts, maximum heights are 4 feet in the front yard (between the front building line and the street), 8 feet in side yards behind the front building line, and 8 feet in rear yards. Corner lots have additional rules: fences in the side yard along a side street are limited to 4 feet for the first portion and may step up to 6-8 feet behind the front building line, and a visibility triangle (typically 25 ft x 25 ft) at the corner must be kept under 30 inches in height to preserve sight lines. Acceptable materials include cedar/treated wood pickets, masonry (brick, stone, split-face block), stucco, wrought iron, tubular steel, and vinyl. Chain-link is restricted from front yards and is prohibited or discouraged by most HOA covenants in Cedar Hill subdivisions; barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited in residential zones. Posts must be on the owner's side; fences in drainage and utility easements are not protected from removal by the easement holder. Permit and survey-based site plan required for new construction.