Pasadena prohibits electric fences citywide under Sec. 9-5. Barbed wire is only allowed for livestock fencing. Razor wire cannot be below 6 feet. Commercial opaque metal fences cannot use previously used materials and must be painted one color.
Electric fences are prohibited throughout the city under Sec. 9-5, which makes it unlawful to construct, maintain, or connect any fence to electricity. Barbed wire is restricted to 2 or 3 strand pasture fences for livestock control only; all other barbed wire use is prohibited per Sec. 9-3(3). Razor wire cannot be placed on fences below 6 feet above natural grade. Front yard fences (forward of building setback) must be chain link, wrought iron, or white picket only per Sec. 9-3(1). Commercial opaque metal fences must use new materials only and must be painted one color per Sec. 9-3(2). Fences cannot be built on or inside drainage easements of the city, Harris County, TxDOT, or Harris County Flood Control District per Sec. 9-6.
Electric fence: unlawful per Sec. 9-5. Prohibited materials: citation and order to remove.
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