Fences in North Richland Hills must meet height, setback, material, and sight-triangle rules. Corridor overlays require masonry or tubular steel along Davis Boulevard and Rufe Snow Drive.
North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 and the Zoning Ordinance set fence standards that combine general rules with corridor-specific requirements. Standard residential lots must follow 8 foot rear/side and 4 foot front height limits with finished sides facing outward. Fences facing arterial corridors such as Davis Boulevard, Rufe Snow Drive, Boulevard 26, Mid-Cities Boulevard, and Grapevine Highway must be masonry (brick or stone) or tubular steel with masonry columns where they are visible from the street. Chain-link is prohibited in front yards and along corridor overlays. Posts must be set to frost depth (minimum 24 inches) and fences cannot block drainage easements. Home Town and other Traditional Neighborhood Developments have specific white picket or wrought iron requirements under their Planned Development ordinances. Pool barrier fences need extra compliance under IRC Appendix G. Planning and Inspections at (817) 427-6300 issues permits and final inspections.
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