Leander, TX Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)

Leander's Composite Zoning Ordinance, Article VI, Section 16, restricts certain fence materials. Barbed wire fencing is prohibited in residential districts except in an SFR district, for agricultural uses in any district, and to repair existing barbed wire fencing. For high-security applications such as hazardous or secured facilities, barbed wire or razor wire (or equivalent) may be installed above the eight-foot height limit but only up to a total of ten feet. Any chain link fencing, including its posts, used for purposes other than single-family or duplex uses must be black or green vinyl coated, so bare galvanized chain link is not allowed for multifamily, commercial, or institutional properties. The ordinance also encourages single-family fences to incorporate a masonry column separating a wooden fence from the home as a fire-separation measure. Beyond these specific prohibitions, the ordinance does not enumerate an exhaustive list of approved fence materials; standard wood, masonry, ornamental metal, and coated chain link are commonly used subject to the height, screening, and maintenance rules. Note that many Leander subdivisions are subject to HOA covenants that further restrict permitted fence materials and colors, and those private restrictions are enforced separately by the homeowners' association.