Plano, TX Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

Plano Code Chapter 6 Article VII combined with the zoning ordinance sets the baseline fence requirements across the city. 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 commercial or agricultural 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 Plano subdivisions impose additional rules on color, style, and placement, and many master-planned neighborhoods 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 Plano are subject to screening and buffering requirements when adjacent to residential zones.