Fulshear regulates fences through Appendix A (Zoning) and Chapter 8 Article II (Construction Standards). Residential fences follow district rules with reduced heights in front yards and corner-lot visibility triangles. A permit is required from Fulshear Development Services before construction.
Fulshear's fence rules sit in Appendix A (Zoning) and Chapter 8, Article II (Construction Standards). Development Services administers fence permits and reviews compliance with zoning district rules; the department is reached at 281-346-8860. Front yard heights are typically more restrictive than side and rear yards, and corner-lot visibility triangles preserve sight distance at intersections. Materials, setbacks, and finished-side-out rules vary by district (residential, commercial, mixed-use). Master-planned communities like Cross Creek Ranch, Weston Lakes, Tamarron, and Fulbrook impose HOA architectural review under Texas Property Code Chapter 202, which is often stricter than city code. Confirm exact heights, setbacks, and permit requirements with Development Services before installation.
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