Keller, TX Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

Keller Code Chapter 6 combined with the Unified Development Code sets the baseline fence requirements citywide. Fences in residential districts must be constructed of approved materials (wood, masonry, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link) and barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited except in specific agricultural or commercial districts with a special permit. No fence may be placed so that it obstructs a visibility triangle at a driveway or street corner, blocks drainage flow, or sits in a public right-of-way. Fences within public utility easements require written consent from the utility provider and must be removable at the owner's expense. HOA covenants in most Keller subdivisions impose additional rules on color, style, and placement, and most master-planned neighborhoods (Hidden Lakes, Marshall Ridge, Estates of Oakmont, Bloomfield) require the finished smooth side of wood fences to face the street or common area. Fences on a property line should be built only after a licensed survey verifies the line. Commercial fences in Keller along US 377 and Keller Parkway are subject to screening and buffering requirements when adjacent to residential zones, including minimum masonry requirements for new commercial development. Temporary construction fencing is allowed only during active work and must be removed after final occupancy.