El Paso Zoning Chapter 20 limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 7 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle requirements to preserve visibility at intersections.
Under El Paso Municipal Code Chapter 20 (Zoning), residential fences may be 4 feet maximum in the front yard setback and 7 feet in the side and rear yards. Corner lot fences within the sight triangle (typically 25 feet from the corner) must not exceed 3 feet to preserve driver visibility. Commercial and industrial zones allow up to 8 feet, with additional height possible through conditional use permits. Barbed wire and electrified fencing are prohibited in residential zones. Desert wind fencing using corrugated metal is permitted but must meet structural and setback standards.
Excess height without variance: $100 to $500 and required removal or modification. Sight-triangle violations can trigger higher penalties if tied to an accident.
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