Privacy fences in Tarrant County are generally allowed up to 8 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Fort Worth requires permits for solid fences over 6 feet. The finished side must face outward toward neighbors.
Privacy fence regulations vary by municipality. In Fort Worth, fences up to 8 feet are allowed in rear and side yards. Front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet and must be at least 50% open in residential zones. Solid fences over 6 feet require a building permit. All fences must comply with sight-triangle requirements at intersections — typically no fence above 3 feet within 25 feet of an intersection. Arlington allows 8-foot fences in rear yards and 4-foot fences in front yards. Materials must be standard construction (wood, vinyl, metal, masonry); barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones. The finished side of the fence must face outward.
Building a fence without a required permit can result in fines of $500-$2,000 per day. Non-compliant fences may be ordered removed or modified.
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