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.
Keller, TX
Keller limits construction noise to roughly 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays and Saturdays, with tighter limits on Sundays and holidays. Emergency utility work is exemp...
Keller, TX
Keller combines a plainly audible standard with dB limits at the receiving property line, typically low 60s dBA daytime and mid 50s dBA nighttime in resident...
Keller, TX
Keller requires residential driveways to be paved with concrete or approved hard-surface material. New curb cuts or driveway approaches in the public right-o...
Keller, TX
Retaining walls over 4 feet measured from grade to top require a Keller building permit and Texas-registered engineered plans. Walls must not block drainage ...
Keller, TX
Keller bans no dog breed. TX Health and Safety Code 822 (Lillian's Law) uses a behavior-based dangerous dog standard. HOAs may privately restrict breeds.
Keller, TX
Keller limits grass, weeds, and rank vegetation to 12 inches on all lots including the parkway strip. Code Enforcement uses a 10-day notice before abatement....
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