McKinney Zoning Ordinance allows 8 ft rear and side-yard fences and 4 ft front-yard fences in residential districts. Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions limiting front/side height to 3 ft near intersections.
Per the McKinney Unified Development Code, residential fence heights are measured from natural grade. Rear and interior side yards may be fenced up to 8 ft, front yards to 4 ft solid or 6 ft if at least 50 percent open (wrought iron, picket with gaps). Historic district homes near the Square have additional Heritage Preservation review for fence design. Retaining walls do not count toward fence height.
Unpermitted over-height fences must be reduced or removed; 200 to 1,000 civil penalty plus possible removal at owner expense.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
McKinney, TX
McKinney defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property over 48 hours or inoperable vehicles in public view over 72 hours. Enforcement follows T...
McKinney, TX
McKinney does not have a citywide overnight parking ban on residential streets. Vehicles may remain on public streets but cannot stay in the same spot more t...
McKinney, TX
McKinney permits residential EV charger installation with an electrical permit through the Building Inspections Department. New commercial developments over ...
McKinney, TX
McKinney's zoning and property maintenance codes do not restrict residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family homes. Politica...
McKinney, TX
McKinney has no specific City ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. The principal restrictions come from HOA covenants under the Texa...
McKinney, TX
McKinney has no citywide ordinance restricting residential holiday lights at single-family homes. Restrictions arise principally from HOA covenants under the...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Collin County.
See how other cities in Collin County handle height limits.
See how McKinney's height limits rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.