North Richland Hills, TX Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Approved
- Wood, vinyl, masonry, iron, steel
- Banned residential
- Barbed/razor wire, electric
- Chain-link
- Rear yards only
- AG barbed wire
- Above 6 ft only
- HOA rules
- May restrict materials
Summary
North Richland Hills permits wood, vinyl, masonry, wrought iron, and tubular steel fences. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are banned in residential zones.
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
North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 lists approved fence materials as cedar or treated wood, vinyl, composite, masonry brick or stone, wrought iron, and tubular steel. Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in all residential districts and in corridor overlays. Agricultural zoned parcels may use barbed wire for livestock if 6 feet or taller with the barbed strands above that height. Chain-link is allowed in rear yards but not front yards or corridor-facing frontages. Texas Property Code Chapter 202 protects certain solar devices and drought-tolerant landscaping but does not override city fence material rules. HOAs in communities like Home Town, Iron Horse, and Forest Glenn sometimes require specific wood species (cedar) and finishes. Repairs using mismatched materials require Planning approval. Temporary construction fencing in chain-link is permitted with an active building permit. Call NRH Planning at (817) 427-6300 for approvals.
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