Cedar Hill, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max Height
- 8 ft (behind building line)
- Front Yard
- 3 ft decorative, 50% open
- Large Lots
- 1+ acre to property line
- Lean Limit
- 25 degrees max
Summary
Cedar Hill Sec. 4-302 allows 8-foot max behind front building line. Front yard fences limited to 3 feet decorative with 50% openings: chain link/woven wire do not qualify. Lots over 1 acre and rural/estate may fence to front property line. Fences cannot lean more than 25 degrees.
Sec. 233.032. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT. (a) If the commissioners court of a county determines that the general welfare will be promoted, the court may:(1) establish by order building or set-back lines on the public roads, including major highways and roads, in the county; and(2) prohibit the location of a new building within those building or set-back lines.(b) A building or set-back line established under this subchapter may not extend:(1) more than 25 feet from the edge of the right-of-way on all public roads other than major highways and roads; or(2) more than 50 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of major highways and roads.(c) The commissioners court may designate the public roads that are major highways and roads. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch.
Full Breakdown
Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances Chapter 4, Article XIV, Section 4-302 regulates fence heights. Maximum fence height behind the front yard building line is 8 feet. Front yard fences are generally prohibited; decorative fences with openings of at least 50% of fence area and not exceeding 3 feet in height are permitted. Chain link and woven wire mesh do not qualify as decorative. Rural residential, SF-Estate platted lots, and lots over 1 acre may extend fences to the front property line. Corner lots may extend fence to the property line where side/rear building lines adjoin. Per Section 4-301, no fence may be out of vertical alignment more than 25 degrees, and repairs are required within 10 days of notice.
Violations & Fines
Fence violation: must repair within 10 days of notice. Fine per city schedule.
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