Denton allows wood, masonry, iron, chain link, vinyl, and composite fencing. Tarps, pallets, and corrugated metal prohibited as permanent fencing.
The Denton Development Code permits a range of fencing materials in residential districts including treated wood, cedar, masonry (brick, stone, CMU), wrought iron, ornamental steel, chain link, vinyl/PVC, and composite materials. Temporary or improvised materials such as tarps, shipping pallets, corrugated sheet metal, plywood, and chicken wire (as primary fencing) are not permitted as permanent residential fences and are subject to property maintenance enforcement. Chain link fences must be installed with the knuckle side up to prevent injury. Privacy slats may be added to chain link fences. Masonry fences over 6 feet typically require engineering review. In historic overlay districts near the Denton downtown square, the Historic Landmark Commission may review fence materials for compatibility with the historic character. Buffer yard screening fences between commercial and residential uses must be solid wood board-on-board or masonry. Many Denton HOAs restrict fencing to specific materials, often requiring cedar or composite with particular stain colors; these private covenants are more restrictive than city code.
Prohibited materials: code compliance notice, 30-day cure period, fine up to $500 per day. Historic district violation: removal and replacement.
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Denton, TX
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