Cedar Park, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Rear/side setback
- Max 8 ft
- Front setback
- Max 3 ft (6 ft if lot >20,000 sf)
- Sight triangle
- Max 3 ft, 30% solid
- Height measured
- Natural grade to post top
Summary
Cedar Park caps residential fences at 8 feet in the rear and side setbacks, 3 feet in the front setback (up to 6 feet on lots over 20,000 square feet), and restricts height near intersection sight triangles.
No fence or other structure more than thirty (30) percent solid or more than three (3) feet height shall be located so that it impairs the sight distance triangle at the intersection of any rights-of-way. ... Fences located in the rear and side setback shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height... Only fences less than or equal to three (3) feet in height shall be allowed in the front setback, except a fence may be allowed in the front setback that is less than or equal to six (6) feet in height if the residential lot is greater than 20,000 square feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Under section 14.07.007, rear and side setback fences may not exceed 8 feet; front setback fences are capped at 3 feet, or 6 feet on residential lots larger than 20,000 square feet, and any front fence over 3 feet must be wrought iron or similar open material. Near street intersections, fences over 30 percent solid or taller than 3 feet cannot block the sight distance triangle. Height is measured from natural grade at the fence post to the top of the post, and fences perpendicular to an existing subdivision wall must match that wall's height before stepping up to 8 feet.
Violations & Fines
Fences not kept safe and plumb must be repaired, replaced, or demolished; failing to maintain a fence under section 14.07.007 is a violation punishable under the general penalty section, section 1.01.009.
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