Tyler regulates fences through its development code rather than a standalone fence permit. Conforming wood, masonry, and chain-link fences within height limits need no building permit, but electric fences, pool barriers, and retaining walls carry added requirements.
Tyler's UDC fence division (Sec. 10-330 et seq.) governs location, height, and materials rather than requiring a general permit for standard residential fences. Fences must sit entirely on private property, stay within height limits, and clear the traffic sight-visibility triangle. Electric fences require a six-foot perimeter fence, warning signs, and are confined to non-residential storage areas (Sec. 10-333). Masonry and retaining walls fall under the adopted 2021 International Building Code (Sec. 6-1). Pool barriers must meet Sec. 6-14. Driveway gates cannot sit within the front setback of a residentially zoned lot unless approved under a PUR site plan.
Building or maintaining a non-conforming fence draws a code compliance notice and removal order. Continued violation is a Class C misdemeanor, up to $500 per day.
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