In recent months, neighbors have reported a few instances where fences were erected out of compliance with Houston City Ordinances and/or their governing neighborhood deed restrictions. Common issues have included non-compliance with building setbacks and required minimum distances from the street, and specific to corner lots, encroaching upon the "visibility triangles" required by city ordinance. We understand that many of our neighbors want their privacy, but the purpose of these restrictions is to prevent unsafe conditions for drivers and pedestrians. If you are building a fence, please double check your deed restrictions (if applicable), and ensure you are using a reputable, local contractor who is aware of the fence restrictions in the city ordinances. If you suspect a fence is being erected out of compliance with deed restrictions and/or city ordinance, for deed restriction violations, email deedrestrictions@woodland-heights.org and for city ordinance violations, you can report via 311.
Deed restrictions and maps for the various Woodland Heights neighborhoods are included under 'Land Use' on our website for reference but you can always reach out to deedrestrictions@woodland-heights.org with questions.