Plano, TX Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

Plano Code Chapter 6 Article VII addresses fence height, materials, and permits but does not compel neighbors to share the cost of a boundary fence. Texas has no state statute that forces adjoining landowners to split construction or repair expenses, which distinguishes Texas from California and other good-neighbor-fence states. Practical disputes over a shared fence line therefore fall back on written agreements, HOA covenants, and civil court if damages arise. Most Plano subdivisions, especially in master-planned communities like Legacy West, Willow Bend, and West Plano, are governed by HOA deed restrictions that dictate fence style, height, stain color, and the finished (smooth) side facing outward toward the street or a shared open space. Owners should locate property pins via a licensed survey before building, because a fence placed even a few inches over the line can be challenged and may be required to be moved. Plano Building Inspections does not mediate neighbor disputes; those are resolved through private counsel or small-claims court.