Taylor County does not regulate fence heights in unincorporated areas. Texas counties lack zoning authority outside ETJ under Local Gov Code Ch. 233. No county permit is required for typical residential or agricultural fences. Abilene sets its own fence height limits within city limits.
Taylor County has no zoning ordinance and no fence height regulation in unincorporated areas. Subdivision platting rules govern lot layout but contain no fence provisions. Property line and view obstruction disputes are civil matters between neighbors. Inside Abilene, the city's zoning code regulates fence height (typically 6 ft side/rear, lower in front yards) and requires fence permits for certain installations. Pool barriers must comply with Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 (residential pools require enclosure at least 4 ft tall).
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