Cedar Hill requires a fence permit for new fences and replacements; max heights are 6 ft side/rear and 4 ft front yard. Privacy fencing prohibited in front yards.
Cedar Hill requires a fence permit issued by the Building Inspections Department before installing a new fence or replacing more than a specified percentage (often 50%) of an existing fence. Standard residential maximums are 6 feet on side and rear lot lines and 4 feet in front yards (often required to be open-style if any). Privacy/solid fencing in front yards is generally prohibited. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements at intersections — typically a 25-foot triangle where fences cannot exceed 3 feet to preserve sight distance. Fences must be set on the property side of any sidewalk and cannot encroach on easements. Materials are regulated; barbed wire and electric fences are restricted in residential zones. Permit fees are modest. Pool fencing has additional ICC pool barrier requirements (4 ft min, self-closing/latching gates).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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