Property owners must maintain their fences in a structurally sound
condition. A fence to an apartment complex that has more than 20% damage
to any eight foot section is a violation, as well as a fence that is
leaning more than 15 degrees at any one point.
Code Compliance
requires owners to repair, or replace fences identified in violation.
(Removal is not an option where a pool barrier fence is involved, or
when zoning regulations specifically require a fence.) A fence is
considered dilapidated if 10% of its pickets or structural members are
damaged, missing or rotted; or if any 8 foot section is more than 15%
off vertical alignment.
New fences and replacement fences that replace 50% or more of one side of a fence require permits from Planning & Development Services.
The posts and rails of a new fence must not be exposed to an adjacent
street, in other words, the smooth side of a fence must face an adjacent
public street. Also, as of 2009 when new residential design standards
were adopted, both new and replacement wooden fences must have metal
posts.
Visit Permitting & Inspections, a division of Planning & Development Services for more information.
Click here for Wood Fence General Construction Standards and Inspection Requirements.
Read the Ordinance
Swimming Pool Barrier Fence Requirements
Swimming pool
barriers/enclosures are designed to keep small children away from a
pool. Code Compliance plays an active role in protecting children by
administering codes pertaining to pool enclosures. An unprotected pool
is potentially as life-threatening as an unsecured firearm in the house.
Damaged
or missing swimming pool fences are considered a public safety risk and
are a serious matter that could result in the automatic issuance of a
citation. Please consult the Ordinance link below, or contact the Action Center for more information.
Read the Ordinance
Report a Concern
Report a code violation online or by calling the Action Center at 817-459-6777. In case of emergency call 9-1-1.
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