Carrollton limits residential fences: typically 6 feet in rear/side, 4 feet in front yard. Corner lots have visibility requirements.
Carrollton zoning code regulates fence height by yard location. Rear and side yard fences typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences limited to 4 feet. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements at intersections. Retaining walls serving as fences have combined height calculated. Taller fences require a variance. HOAs may impose lower limits.
Code compliance notice. Modify or remove non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
Carrollton, TX
Standard fences under 6 to 8 feet typically don’t require permits in Carrollton. Taller and masonry fences may need building permits.
Carrollton, TX
Texas has no shared fence cost statute. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. No equivalent to California’s Good Neighbor Fence Act.
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