North Richland Hills allows fences up to 8 feet in rear and side yards, and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lot sight triangles must stay below 3 feet for traffic safety.
North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 (Fences) and the Zoning Ordinance limit residential fence height to 8 feet in rear and interior side yards, 4 feet in front yards, and 6 feet in street-facing side yards for corner lots. The 30-foot corner-lot sight triangle at intersections must stay under 3 feet tall to preserve visibility for drivers exiting neighborhoods like Smithfield and Home Town. Permits from NRH Planning and Inspections are required for any fence over 7 feet or within a residential district, though pool enclosure fences have their own barrier rules. Fences along Davis Boulevard, Rufe Snow Drive, and other major corridors may face additional screening and material standards under corridor overlay zoning. Retaining walls taller than 4 feet need engineering. Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones. Planning and Inspections at (817) 427-6300 reviews applications; the fee runs around 50 dollars for typical residential work.
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