Irving carports are limited to 400 sq ft, max 10-foot height, and can only shelter up to 2 vehicles. Lots over 1/2 acre may have two carports. No storage allowed in carports.
Irving's Unified Development Code includes specific performance standards for carports. Carports must be used solely for parking of not more than 2 vehicles and cannot be used for any other purpose including storage. Maximum carport size is 400 square feet. Lots greater than 1/2 acre may have up to two 400 sq ft carports, provided no more than one is forward of the front wall but behind the front setback. Maximum height is 10 feet measured to the highest point of the roof. A building permit is required for carport construction. Carports must comply with setback requirements and cannot be built on easements.
Building without a permit: fines. Using carport for storage: code violation.
Irving, TX
Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
Irving, TX
Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
Irving, TX
Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
Irving, TX
Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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