Keller, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited
- Barbed wire, razor wire, electric
- Right-of-Way
- No fence allowed
- Easement
- Utility consent required
- Sight Triangle
- Must remain clear
- Commercial Buffer
- Masonry often required
Summary
Keller fences must meet setback, sight-triangle, easement, and zoning rules. Barbed wire and electric fences are banned in residential zones. Fences cannot block drainage or utility access.
Sec. 143.028. FENCES. (a) A person is not required to fence against animals that are not permitted to run at large. Except as otherwise provided by this section, a fence is sufficient for purposes of this chapter if it is sufficient to keep out ordinary livestock permitted to run at large.(b) In order to be sufficient, a fence must be at least four feet high and comply with the following requirements:(1) a barbed wire fence must consist of three wires on posts no more than 30 feet apart, with one or more stays between every two posts;(2) a picket fence must consist of pickets that are not more than six inches apart;(3) a board fence must consist of three boards not less than five inches wide and one inch thick; and(4) a rail fence
Full Breakdown
Keller Code Chapter 6 combined with the Unified Development Code sets the baseline fence requirements citywide. Fences in residential districts must be constructed of approved materials (wood, masonry, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link) and barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited except in specific agricultural or commercial districts with a special permit. No fence may be placed so that it obstructs a visibility triangle at a driveway or street corner, blocks drainage flow, or sits in a public right-of-way. Fences within public utility easements require written consent from the utility provider and must be removable at the owner's expense.
HOA covenants in most Keller subdivisions impose additional rules on color, style, and placement, and most master-planned neighborhoods (Hidden Lakes, Marshall Ridge, Estates of Oakmont, Bloomfield) require the finished smooth side of wood fences to face the street or common area. Fences on a property line should be built only after a licensed survey verifies the line. Commercial fences in Keller along US 377 and Keller Parkway are subject to screening and buffering requirements when adjacent to residential zones, including minimum masonry requirements for new commercial development. Temporary construction fencing is allowed only during active work and must be removed after final occupancy.
Violations & Fines
Fines up to 500 dollars per day, stop-work orders, and mandatory removal for prohibited fence types, easement encroachments, right-of-way intrusions, or sight-triangle obstructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install an electric fence around my Keller backyard?
Can I put my fence in the city sidewalk right-of-way?
Sources & Official References
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