Haltom City fences must meet zoning height, placement, and pool-barrier rules. The finished side typically faces outward. Fences cannot be placed in public rights-of-way or easements. HOA rules may add restrictions.
Haltom City fence requirements combine several code sections. Under the zoning ordinance, fences must be located entirely on the owner's property and cannot encroach into the public right-of-way, utility easements, or drainage easements. On corner lots, a visibility triangle (typically 25 to 35 feet from the intersection) limits fence height to 30 inches inside the triangle. The building code governs the structural side: posts set below frost line, minimum post spacing, and attachment hardware. Pool-barrier fences must additionally meet 48-inch height, spacing, and gate standards from the International Residential Code. While Haltom City does not by code require the 'finished side out' practice, most HOA deed restrictions do, and many neighborhoods enforce it informally. Replacement fences triggered by storm damage follow the same permit rules as new fences if more than 50 percent is replaced. Contact Building Inspections at (817) 222-7700 for current code cycles and fee information.
Class C misdemeanor; fine up to 500 dollars per day. Fences in easements or rights-of-way may have to be removed at the owner's cost.
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