Universal City fence rules address placement on or near property lines. Shared fences are a private matter under Texas common law, though good-side-out customs are widely expected.
Universal City does not legally require homeowners to split costs for boundary fences; shared fence maintenance is a private matter under Texas common law absent a written agreement. The city does regulate placement: fences must stay on the owners side of the property line unless both neighbors agree otherwise in writing. By longstanding Texas custom, the finished (smooth) side of a wood fence faces outward toward neighbors or the street, though the city does not enforce this. Damaged or deteriorated fences that create a hazard can be declared a nuisance under Chapter 18. Property-line disputes typically require a licensed surveyor. Violations of placement or nuisance rules are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 500 dollars.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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