Frisco requires fence permits for fences over 8 feet, masonry screening walls, and any fence in a flood zone. Standard residential wood and metal fences under 8 feet do not need a city permit but HOA approval is typical.
Frisco's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and adopted 2021 International Residential Code govern fence construction. A building permit through Frisco Development Services (972-292-5300) is triggered when a fence exceeds 8 feet in height, is constructed of masonry or stone as a screening wall, carries structural loads (retaining walls over 4 feet), or sits within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area along Stewart Creek or the Preston Ridge tributaries. Plans must show survey setbacks, post depth, and property-line confirmation. Standard 6-foot wood privacy and 4-foot front-yard decorative fences on typical residential lots are exempt from a city permit but must still comply with sight-visibility triangles at driveways and corners. TX Senate Bill 1588 (2021) prevents HOAs from banning perimeter fences or pool enclosures, but HOAs across Frisco's master-planned communities (Phillips Creek Ranch, The Trails, Newman Village) may regulate stain color, picket style, and material.
Construction without a required permit: stop-work order plus double-permit-fee penalty. Continued violation is a Class C misdemeanor up to $500/day under Frisco Code Chapter 14.
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