Jefferson County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority outside ETJ. The county's Subdivision and Development Regulations cover platting, drainage, and flood plain but contain no fence provisions. Cities (Beaumont, Port Arthur) set their own height limits.
Jefferson County's Subdivision and Development Regulations apply to lot platting and flood plain compliance but contain no fence height limits. The county has no zoning ordinance for unincorporated land; fence height is unregulated for typical residential and agricultural fences. Pool fences must comply with Tex. Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 (residential pool safety) which requires enclosures around new residential pools. Inside city limits, Beaumont (Ch. 28 Zoning) caps front-yard fences at 4 ft and side/rear at 8 ft; Port Arthur sets similar limits. Check deed restrictions and HOA rules — these often govern where the county does not.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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