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46 • JULY 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS As part of an ongoing and longstanding series, World Fence News offers this "snapshot" of building ordinances which affect fence installations from municipalities across the United States and Canada. This information was taken from official internet sites, but you should always consult the appropriate building departments where you plan to work for specific requirements. Flower Mound, Texas All new fencing and all work on existing fences require a permit. An Fence ordinances from around the country exception is that pickets may be replaced without obtaining a permit if the new pickets are of the same material, size, and height as those being replaced. 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Fence requirements Residential fences: Front yard a) No fence or wall within a required front yard shall exceed four feet in height above the adjacent grade (except in an agricultural district). b) In an agricultural district, front yard fences shall not exceed four feet in height above the adjacent grade, unless it is barbed wire or metal/wire livestock fencing, which shall not exceed five feet within a required front yard. Keylots a) A "keylot" is defined as a lot platted with two front yards that can be addressed from either street. Both sides are considered front yards regardless of the way the house faces, and fencing should not exceed four feet in height in front of these building lines. Visibility clip a) Visibility clips on intersections of residential streets shall maintain a 25' x 25' visibility from the right-ofway (ROW). Other street intersections, such as collectors and arterials, have a 30' x © Skidril Inc. 2013 Ending back breaking post pounding! 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Perimeter fence standards Any perimeter fence found to be in violation of city code must be repaired or replaced, as applicable, in conformity with the standards set forth below. In addition, any new perimeter fence shall be constructed in conformity with the standards set forth below. Perimeter fence repair, replacement and construction must meet the following minimum standards: 1. Fences shall be a minimum of six feet in height and a maximum of eight feet in height. The height of the fence shall not extend above any masonry column. The style of the fence shall be board on board, with a nominal size one by four trim board at the top of the fence. Fences located within front yard setbacks must be constructed of tubular steel and may not exceed four feet in height. 2. All vertical posts shall be 2-3/8" minimum outside diameter, .095 gauge galvanized metal. Vertical posts shall be spaced at no greater than eight feet on center, set a minimum of 18" deep into two-foot deep, 10" diameter concrete post footings. 3. For a six-foot tall fence, a minimum of three rails shall be used. For an eight-foot tall fence, a minimum of four rails shall be used. The fence pickets shall be attached to the horizontal rails running from vertical post to post. The size of the rails shall be no less than nominal size (2" x 4") and shall be bolted to steel posts with noncorrosive metal anchor straps and 1/4" noncorrosive bolts or screws. 4. All nails or fasteners shall be of non-rusting, non-corrosive metal such continued on page 48