Laredo allows 6-foot fences in side and rear yards and 4-foot fences in front yards under the Land Development Code. Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions. Fences over 8 feet require a building permit.
The Laredo Land Development Code sets standard residential fence heights at 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards, measured from grade. Fences over 8 feet require a building permit and engineered wind-load design given the regions gusty conditions. Corner lots must preserve a clear sight triangle, usually 25 feet from the intersection, to protect driver visibility. Commercial and industrial properties near port and warehouse districts can install taller security fencing subject to zoning standards. Solid privacy fences are common given the heat and yard use patterns.
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