Temple, TX Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard max
- 48 inches
- Solid material allowed up to
- 36 inches
- Rear/side yard max
- 8 feet
- Corner visibility triangle
- no obstruction 3-8 ft high
- Visibility triangle abatement
- 10 days after notice
Summary
Temple caps front-yard fences at 48 inches and rear/side fences at 8 feet, with a mandatory open design above 36 inches near the street.
A fence, wall, screen, enclosure or similar barrier erected in the front yard setback of a single- or two-family dwelling as set forth in Sec. 4.5 must not exceed 48 inches in height above the adjacent grade. ... A fence, wall, screen enclosure or similar barrier behind the front yard setback of a single- or two-family dwelling must not exceed eight feet in height above the adjacent grade.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Reformat).
Full Breakdown
Under the Unified Development Code, a fence, wall, screen, or enclosure in the front yard setback of a single- or two-family home cannot exceed 48 inches, and anything over 36 inches must be at least 50% open so it doesn't block the view within 10 feet of the curb. Behind the front setback, fences can go up to 8 feet. Fences also can't obstruct the intersection visibility triangle at corner lots between 3 and 8 feet above street grade: that's a public traffic nuisance.
Violations & Fines
Obstructions in the intersection visibility triangle must be abated within 10 days of written notice; other fence violations are enforced through the standard building-permit/code-enforcement process since a site plan is required before erecting a fence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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