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Old 12-16-2007, 06:20 PM   #1
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does anyone know what the code restrictions currently are for Dallas in regards to fence and gate heights in a residential front yard? it seems they change them on a monthly basis depending on the wind...
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Old 12-16-2007, 06:46 PM   #2
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does anyone know what the code restrictions currently are for Dallas in regards to fence and gate heights in a residential front yard? it seems they change them on a monthly basis depending on the wind...
They should have it on their website.
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Old 12-17-2007, 09:36 AM   #3
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does anyone know what the code restrictions currently are for Dallas in regards to fence and gate heights in a residential front yard? it seems they change them on a monthly basis depending on the wind...
That would be zoning, not building code. It should be on their website.
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Old 12-17-2007, 01:17 PM   #4
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it is but you have to buy the book and I wanted to avoid that
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Old 12-18-2007, 08:36 AM   #5
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it is but you have to buy the book and I wanted to avoid that
Make a phone call. I know here in FTW, front yard fences can't be over 4' and must be open design, but no chain link.
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Old 12-18-2007, 08:47 AM   #6
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does anyone know what the code restrictions currently are for Dallas in regards to fence and gate heights in a residential front yard? it seems they change them on a monthly basis depending on the wind...


I'm sure it's different for you Highland Park people

You guys still planning to tear all that down and rebuild?
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:04 AM   #7
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yes, tear down date is march 1st, they already bought a temporary house up the street to live in for the next 3 years + Am working on bids to renovate the temp house right now, cuz at 6 mil, its not move in ready
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:17 AM   #8
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yes, tear down date is march 1st, they already bought a temporary house up the street to live in for the next 3 years + Am working on bids to renovate the temp house right now, cuz at 6 mil, its not move in ready


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