Gates and Gate Openers in Leander, TX
Gates take the most wear of any part of a fence. Ask for heavy hinges, a post that can carry the weight, and a latch that closes on its own if you have kids or a pool.
- Cedar privacy fence. Cedar is the common upgrade in the Austin area and holds up well against sun and moisture.
- Wood fence with masonry columns. The city code encourages a masonry column between a wood fence and the house as a fire break.
Leander rules that apply
Leander's permit list names fences over 8 feet and masonry screening walls. Most standard wood fences up to 8 feet are not on the list. The Permits & Building Inspection Division reviews fence permits online through the Development Hub, and the city's review time for a fence permit is about 5 days. Call the division before you build if your fence is near the limit or you are not sure.
- In front yards of single-family and two-family homes, fences can be 3 feet tall or less.
- Fences along a shared property line can be up to 8 feet tall. Taller fences are only for secured or hazardous sites.
- Barbed wire is not allowed in residential districts, except in the SFR district and on farm land.
- At a street corner, keep a clear view between 3 and 8 feet high, 40 feet back along each curb line.
- Within 25 feet of where two rights-of-way meet, a fence cannot be more than 3 feet tall or more than 20 percent solid.
- All fence posts need concrete footings.
- Any fence next to a public right-of-way must have its smooth, finished side facing the street.
- Fences must stay in good shape. Leaning, sagging or rotted pieces have to be fixed.