§ 157.049 FENCING.
   Fences that are open or solid are allowed in all districts with the following conditions, unless otherwise regulated herein.
   (A)   In all residential districts, platted subdivisions, and around dwelling units in the agriculture districts, only open fences which do not exceed four feet in height are allowed along the front property line to the building setback line.
   (B)   (1)   In all residential districts and platted subdivisions, fences which do not exceed six feet in height are allowed to the side and rear of the principal structure.
      (2)   All solid fences shall be constructed with the finished side out.
   (C)   Fences may be placed up to a property line, provided that fences shall not encroach into rights- of-way.
   (D)   Fences may be placed on a corner lot beginning at the building setback line along the side and rear property line not to exceed six feet in height.
   (E)   (1)   Barbed wire and electric fences shall be located not less than ten feet from residential district boundary lines.
      (2)   Barbed wire fence and electric fences shall not be located in any residential district.
   (F)   (1)   Fences that are located around non-agriculture or non-residential uses and also in a non- residential district may be either open or solid fences and shall not exceed eight feet in height.
      (2)   The Zoning Board of Appeals may, as a special use, authorize the construction of a fence higher than eight feet if it is determined the public welfare is served.
   (G)   A property owner may install a fence within a dedicated easement at his or her own risk. In no case, however, shall a fence be constructed within a dedicated drainage easement.
   (H)   Fencing exempt from permit requirements:
      (1)   Fencing used for agriculture purposes/operations;
      (2)   Ornamental fencing consisting of decorative posts, lattices, arbors, or trellises; and
      (3)   Fences comprising of less than 24 feet of total lineal distance per parcel. Such fences shall adhere to all other fencing regulations.
(Prior Code, 7 TCC 1-5(o))