Fencing.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 31-63
in effectSec. 31-63. - Fencing.
All wellheads, tank batteries, pumping units and equipment appurtenant thereto within the city, which are located within a densely populated area or nearer than 100 feet to a public street shall be adequately protected by a fence so constructed that it will prevent easy entry. Any wellhead, tank battery, pumping units or equipment appurtenant thereto which is located on any lease, tract or farm, which is fenced in its entirety, will require no additional protection other than that commonly used by prudent operators. Fences to prevent easy entry shall be approved by the building official.
(Code 1968, § 30-63; Ord. No. 90-635, § 67, 5-23-90)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH31OIGAWE_ARTIIIDROPRU_S31-63FEFetched: 10/26/2026
