Rockwall, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height in triangle
- 2 feet above street center
- Applies to
- corner lots, visibility triangle
- Correction window
- 10 days after notice
- Enforcer
- city traffic director
Summary
Rockwall caps fence height at 2 feet inside the corner-lot visibility triangle to keep sightlines open for traffic.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or replace, or cause to be constructed or replaced, any fence having a height greater than two feet above the level of the center of the nearest abutting street on or in the triangle described in subsection (b) of this section; provided this section will not apply to any fence authorized by law.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
On corner lots, Rockwall bars building or replacing any fence taller than two feet above the level of the center of the nearest abutting street within the visibility triangle. The city traffic director can order a fix within ten days of written notice, and unresolved violations go to a complaint. Fences of brick or stone lawfully in place before this rule applied can stay as a nonconforming use, but that protection ends if the use is discontinued for two years. General front/side/rear fence height standards outside this triangle sit in the Unified Development Code, not this chapter.
Violations & Fines
Ten days to correct after written notice from the traffic director, or the city files a complaint against the owner or occupant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a 6-foot privacy fence on my Rockwall corner lot?
What happens if my corner fence violates the height limit?
Sources & Official References
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