Irving limits front yard fences to 4 feet with 50% minimum transparency. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 8 feet. Posts cannot extend more than 6 inches above the fence top.
Under Irving's Land Development Code Chapter 15 (Fences), front yard fences are limited to a maximum height of 4 feet with a required minimum of 50% transparency to maintain visibility. Side and rear yard fences may be taller, typically up to 8 feet in residential districts. Vertical support posts and gates cannot extend more than 6 inches above the top of the fence. Masonry fences exceeding 4 feet in height must be designed by a registered engineer or registered architect. The natural existing terrain and retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from height measurements. Corner lot fences on the street side must comply with front yard setback requirements.
Fences exceeding height limits must be modified. Permit revocation possible for non-compliance.
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Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
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Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
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Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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Irving regulates livestock by zoning district. Most residential districts prohibit large livestock. Properties in qualifying zoning districts must comply wit...
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