The Woodlands Restrictive Covenants allow fences up to 8 feet with RDRC approval. Criteria for specific neighborhoods may set 6-foot limits. Where the Standards and Criteria conflict on height, the Standards (8 ft) prevail.
The Woodlands Residential Development Standards allow fence heights up to 8 feet with prior written approval from the Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC). Individual neighborhood Criteria may specify 6-foot height restrictions, but the Standards provide that where a Criteria specifies 6 feet, the Standards' allowance for taller fences will prevail for fence height specifically. A single rot board up to 6 inches may be added at the base, adding up to 6 additional inches. The smooth side of all fences must face outward. All lots have restricted fence designs with specific rules for corner lots, lots on golf courses or lakes, and patio/townhome lots.
Covenant violation for unapproved fence height. Compliance notices and civil enforcement possible. Owner may be required to modify or remove non-compliant fencing.
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