Hallsville Fences ordinance (§ 400.500)
Chapter 400: Planning and Zoning Regulations · Article V. Zoning Regulations
In short: In R-1, R-2, R-3 and O-C districts, rear-yard fences may be up to 6 feet tall but can't extend past the front line of the house in the side yard or stand within 6 feet of a neighbor's house. Front yards can't have solid or chain-link fences, and any fencing there is limited to 36 inches.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A. Rear Yard: In R-1, R-2, R-3 and O-C Zoning Districts, fences not in excess of six (6) feet in height may be built on the boundaries of that portion of any lot which comprises the "rear yard" of such lot as defined by this Article, not to extend past the front line of the dwelling in the side yard, provided no such fence may be erected within six (6) feet of an existing dwelling on an adjoining lot.
B. Front Yard: In R-1, R-2, R-3 and O-C Zoning Districts, solid fences and chain-link fences are prohibited in the front portion of any lot. Fencing not to exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height may be built on the boundaries of that portion of any lot which comprises the front yard of such lot as defined by this Article.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 400.500
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.