Haltom City, TX Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Wood, Masonry, Iron, Vinyl
- Allowed
- Chain Link
- Rear and side only, not pool barrier
- Barbed Wire
- Prohibited in residential
- Electric Fence
- Prohibited in residential
- Front Yard
- Open style required
Summary
Haltom City permits wood, masonry, wrought iron, vinyl, and composite fencing. Chain-link is allowed in rear and side yards but barred as pool barrier. Barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited in residential.
Sec. 202.022. SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES. (a) In this section, "swimming pool enclosure" means a fence that:(1) surrounds a water feature, including a swimming pool or spa;(2) consists of transparent mesh or clear panels set in metal frames;(3) is not more than six feet in height; and(4) is designed to not be climbable.(b) A property owners' association:(1) may not adopt or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from installing on the property owner's property a swimming pool enclosure that conforms to applicable state or local safety requirements; and(2) may adopt and enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument establishing lim
Full Breakdown
Under the Haltom City zoning ordinance, standard residential fence materials include wood (cedar, pine), masonry (brick, stone, split-face CMU), wrought iron or tubular steel, vinyl, and composite. Chain-link fencing is permitted in rear and side yards of standard residential zones but generally discouraged in front yards and is prohibited as a primary pool-barrier material under the adopted IRC. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fencing are prohibited in residential zones but may be allowed on industrial and commercial properties along Denton Highway and the Loop 820 industrial corridor, typically only above 6 feet and with permit conditions. Front-yard fences must be open-style (wrought iron, picket) rather than solid. Deed restrictions in HOA neighborhoods often narrow material choice further (requiring cedar, prohibiting chain-link in visible locations, etc.). Contact Building Inspections at (817) 222-7700 to confirm current rules and HOA status for your lot.
Violations & Fines
Class C misdemeanor; fine up to 500 dollars per day. Prohibited materials (barbed wire, electric in residential) must be removed after notice from Code Enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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