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Keller, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 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

Source: Keller Code of Ordinances Chapter 6View official code

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?
No. Electrified and barbed-wire fences are prohibited in residential zoning districts. They are only allowed in certain commercial or agricultural districts with a special permit.
Can I put my fence in the city sidewalk right-of-way?
No. Fences cannot be placed in a public right-of-way. They also may not block drainage flow or a sight triangle at a corner or driveway.

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