Does Frisco require board-on-board fences?

Frisco's FAQ doesn't mention it. Prosper and Celina require board-on-board for street-facing wood fences, and HOAs may have their own rules.

What wood is best for a fence here?

Prosper's rules require insect-resistant wood such as cedar or pressure-treated yellow pine. Ask your contractor which wood and grade they're quoting.

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Wood privacy fences in Frisco

Height, board-on-board, wood type and posts, with what nearby cities require.

Frisco's own FAQ covers permits and heights for wood fences, while Prosper and Celina publish construction details too. Even if you're in Frisco, those details show what to ask a contractor about.

Height

In Frisco, up to 8 feet from grade in side and rear yards, and 4 feet in front of the house, per the city FAQ. Prosper's submittal sheet also caps fences at 8 feet from grade.

Board-on-board vs. side-by-side

Wood fence with boards set side by side, small gaps visible between them — Side-by-side boards: light shows through the gaps. Stock photo.

Simplified top-down sketch. Real board widths, overlaps and rail layouts vary.

Board-on-board uses two staggered layers so the boards overlap. Both Prosper and Celina require it for street-facing wood fences:

Prosper: "Wooden fences on lots or tracts that are adjacent to a street and visible from the street shall be constructed as board-on-board with a top rail."
Celina: street-facing fences are to be "board-on-board with top cap, smooth side out," with vertical posts not visible from the street.

Frisco's FAQ doesn't mention board-on-board. Your HOA may, so check. City details: Prosper, Celina.

Cedar or pine?

Prosper's sheet requires "an insect-resistant wood, such as cedar or pressure treated yellow pine." Ask any contractor which wood they're quoting, and its grade.

Posts

Prosper requires galvanized steel posts, at least 16 gauge, no more than 8 feet apart. Celina requires galvanized steel posts with approved caps, set in concrete. Frisco's FAQ doesn't specify posts, so ask the contractor what they use and how they set them.

Stain

Published stain or paint costs run $3.50 to $13 per linear foot (HomeAdvisor) and $2 to $14 per linear foot (HomeGuide). Ask whether stain is included or a separate line.

Sources

Checked October 6, 2026. City rules, fees and prices change. Confirm with the source and your HOA before you build.

Questions people ask

Does Frisco require board-on-board fences?: Frisco's FAQ doesn't mention it. Prosper and Celina require board-on-board for street-facing wood fences, and HOAs may have their own rules.
What wood is best for a fence here?: Prosper's rules require insect-resistant wood such as cedar or pressure-treated yellow pine. Ask your contractor which wood and grade they're quoting.

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