Missouri City permits wood, PVC vinyl, ornamental metal, and chain link fencing in residential yards, but prohibits barbed wire on residential lots except for controlling livestock.
Section 14 of the Missouri City Zoning Ordinance governs fence materials. Standard residential materials including wood, PVC vinyl, wrought iron, ornamental metal, and chain link are allowed in side and rear yards. Front yards are limited to open ornamental metal or wrought iron. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones unless used to contain livestock on properly zoned property. Electrified fencing is restricted, and the finished side of a wood fence must face outward toward neighboring property.
Installing barbed wire, razor wire, or solid front-yard fencing in residential zones may trigger code enforcement action, removal orders, and fines.
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