Bell County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority outside ETJ. Subdivision regulations (adopted 2001, updated Dec 2024) cover platting and drainage but not fences. Pool fences must be 4 ft minimum under the county Public Nuisance Abatement Order.
Bell County Subdivision Regulations apply to lot platting under 10 acres but contain no fence height limits. The county has no zoning ordinance; height is unregulated for typical residential and agricultural fences. Exception: under the Bell County Public Nuisance Abatement Policy (Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 343), abandoned/unsecured pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet high with a self-latching gate. Cities (Killeen, Temple, Belton) set their own fence height limits (typically 6 ft rear/side, 3-4 ft front).
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