Dallas Code Section 51A-4.602 regulates fence materials. Required screening fences must be brick, stone, concrete masonry, stucco, concrete, or wood. Hazardous materials like barbed wire are prohibited in residential districts.
Section 51A-4.602 specifies materials for required screening: brick, stone, concrete masonry, stucco, concrete, or wood. Chain-link fences are permitted but may not satisfy screening requirements unless modified with slats or additional covering. Barbed wire and razor wire are generally prohibited in residential districts. Electric fences are regulated and may require permits. Corrugated metal and sheet metal fences may be restricted in certain districts. Deed restrictions and HOA covenants may impose additional material requirements beyond city code. All fence materials must be maintained in good condition without hazardous protrusions or sharp edges.
Fences made of prohibited materials or in disrepair may receive code violation notices. Owners may be required to replace non-compliant materials.
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