College Station, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front Yard
- 4 feet typical
- Rear/Side
- 6 feet typical
- Taller
- Variance required
- HOA
- May be stricter
Summary
College Station limits residential fences: typically 6 feet in rear/side, 4 feet in front yard. Corner lots have visibility requirements.
Sec. 202.022. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES. (a) In this section, "swimming pool enclosure" means a fence that: (1) surrounds a water feature, including a swimming pool or spa; (2) consists of transparent mesh or clear panels set in metal frames; (3) is not more than six feet in height; and (4) is designed to not be climbable. (b) A property owners' association: (1) may not adopt or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from installing on the property owner's property a swimming pool enclosure that conforms to applicable state or local safety requirements.
Full Breakdown
College Station zoning code regulates fence height by yard location. 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.
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