Texas has no Good Neighbor Fence Act; McKinney does not mandate shared fence costs. Each owner may build on their own property line, and adjoining owners are not required to share expense or maintenance absent written agreement.
Without a shared-cost statute like California Civil Code 841, McKinney homeowners who want a neighbor to chip in for a replacement must negotiate privately. Finished side (good side) typically faces outward by convention but is not mandated. Surveys are recommended before construction to avoid encroachment disputes, which are handled in civil court. The HPAB restricts materials in the historic district along Tucker, Church, and Louisiana streets.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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