What Conroe Regulates: A Complete Ordinance Overview

Conroe, Texas may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 108 tracked ordinances across 25 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Environmental Rules

Flood Zones: Conroe faces significant flood risk from the San Jacinto River watershed and Lake Conroe. FEMA maps designate many areas as Zone AE.

Also covered: Grading & Drainage (moderate), Stormwater Management (moderate), Coastal Development (permissive). See the full environmental rules guide for Conroe for details.

Short-Term Rentals

Taxes & Fees: Conroe imposes a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax on short-term rentals under 30 days. Combined with the 6% state HOT, the total rate is 13%.

Also covered: Night Caps (permissive), Registration Rules (permissive), Permit Requirements (permissive). See the full short-term rentals guide for Conroe for details.

Fire Regulations

Backyard Fires: Outdoor burning is illegal inside Conroe city limits. Conroe Code Ch.

Also covered: Outdoor Burning (strict), Fire Pit Rules (strict), Fireworks (strict). See the full fire regulations guide for Conroe for details.

Fence Regulations

Pool Barriers: Pool barriers in Conroe must comply with Texas Health and Safety Code Section 757 requiring 48-inch minimum height fences with self-closing, self-latching gates. No openings larger than 4 inches..

Also covered: Neighbor Fence Rules (permissive), Height Limits (permissive), Permit Requirements (moderate). See the full fence regulations guide for Conroe for details.

Landscaping Rules

Water Restrictions: Conroe mandates twice-per-week lawn watering from May 1 through October 31, with irrigation limited to 6 PM - 10 AM. Odd addresses water Tuesday/Friday, even addresses Wednesday/Saturday.

Also covered: Tree Removal & Heritage Trees (moderate), Weed Ordinances (moderate), Grass Height Limits (moderate). See the full landscaping rules guide for Conroe for details.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing Requirements: Texas Health and Safety Code Section 757 requires residential pools in Conroe to have a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-latching, self-closing gates. No openings larger than 4 inches..

Also covered: Safety Rules (moderate), Hot Tub Rules (moderate), Above-Ground Pools (moderate). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Conroe for details.

Noise Ordinances

Quiet Hours: Conroe Code Chapter 26 prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs neighbors. No specific decibel limits are codified, but nuisance noise is enforceable as a public nuisance under Sec.

Also covered: Construction Hours (moderate), Barking Dogs (moderate), Leaf Blower Rules (permissive). See the full noise ordinances guide for Conroe for details.

Parking Rules

Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Commercial trucks, vans, and trailers are prohibited from storage on residential streets in Conroe under Sec. 66-62.

Also covered: RV & Boat Parking (moderate), Driveway Rules (moderate), Street Parking Limits (moderate). See the full parking rules guide for Conroe for details.

Animal Ordinances

Chickens & Livestock: Conroe has no zoning-based prohibition on chickens or small livestock, but animals must not create a nuisance under Chapter 10 and Chapter 26. Roosters are generally not permitted due to nuisance complaints.

Also covered: Dog Leash Laws (moderate), Breed Restrictions (permissive), Exotic Pets (moderate). See the full animal ordinances guide for Conroe for details.

Home Business

Zoning Restrictions: Conroe has no zoning code, so home-based businesses are not restricted by residential zoning. Businesses must not create nuisances under Chapter 26.

Also covered: Signage Rules (moderate), Customer Traffic Restrictions (permissive), Cottage Food Operations (permissive). See the full home business guide for Conroe for details.

Accessory Structures

ADU Rules: Conroe has no zoning code prohibiting ADUs. Accessory dwelling units require a building permit under Chapter 14 and must meet IRC standards.

Also covered: Shed Rules (permissive), Garage Conversions (moderate), Carport Rules (moderate). See the full accessory structures guide for Conroe for details.

Cannabis Regulations

Home Cultivation: Cannabis cultivation is illegal in Texas and Conroe. Possession of any amount of marijuana is a criminal offense under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481.

Also covered: Dispensary Zoning (strict). See the full cannabis regulations guide for Conroe for details.

Solar Energy

Panel Permits: Solar panel installations in Conroe require electrical and building permits under Chapter 14. The adopted NEC 2023 governs solar PV system electrical requirements.

Also covered: HOA Restrictions (permissive). See the full solar energy guide for Conroe for details.

Rental Property Rules

Rent Control: Rent control is prohibited in Texas by state law (TX Property Code Section 214.902). Conroe landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice.

Also covered: Just Cause Eviction (permissive), Rental Registration (permissive). See the full rental property rules guide for Conroe for details.

Property Maintenance

Garage Sale Rules: Conroe enforces strict garage sale rules requiring permits and limiting sales to one per year with a 72-hour maximum duration. Code Enforcement at (936) 522-3613 handles violations.

Also covered: Property Blight (moderate), Vacant Lot Maintenance (moderate), Trash Bin Storage (moderate). See the full property maintenance guide for Conroe for details.

Building Setbacks & Zoning

Structure Height Limits: Conroe has no zoning ordinance, so there are no zone-based height districts. Building height is governed by the adopted 2009 International Building Code with local amendments under Chapter 14.

Also covered: Setback Rules (moderate), Lot Coverage Limits (moderate). See the full building setbacks & zoning guide for Conroe for details.

Trash & Recycling

Pickup Rules & Schedules: Conroe contracts with Frontier Waste Solutions for weekly garbage and recycling collection. Residents receive 95-gallon carts for trash (green lid) and recycling (yellow lid).

Also covered: Recycling Requirements (moderate), Bulk Item Disposal (moderate), Bin Placement Rules (moderate). See the full trash & recycling guide for Conroe for details.

Tree Protection

Tree Removal Permits: Conroe requires permits for removing protected trees under Chapter 102 (Vegetation). No person may cut down, harvest, or remove any protected tree without an authorized permit.

Also covered: Tree Replacement Requirements (moderate), Heritage & Protected Trees (strict). See the full tree protection guide for Conroe for details.

Garage & Yard Sales

Garage Sale Permits: Conroe requires a garage sale permit for residential sales. Applications must be submitted to the Permits Division at 700 Metcalf St.

Also covered: Frequency Limits (strict), Time Restrictions (moderate). See the full garage & yard sales guide for Conroe for details.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors

Vending Zones: Conroe regulates food trucks under Code Sections 18-131 through 18-236. Food trucks must remain mobile and cannot be stationary for more than 6 hours daily at any single location.

Also covered: Food Truck Permits (moderate). See the full food trucks & mobile vendors guide for Conroe for details.

Curfew Laws

Park Curfew: Conroe parks and recreation facilities have posted operating hours. The C.K.

Also covered: Juvenile Curfew (permissive). See the full curfew laws guide for Conroe for details.

Sign Regulations

Garage Sale Signs: Conroe regulates signs under Chapter 90. Garage sale signs placed on public property or right-of-way are prohibited under both Chapter 90 and Texas Transportation Code Chapter 393.

Also covered: Holiday Displays (permissive), Political Signs (permissive). See the full sign regulations guide for Conroe for details.

Drone Rules

Recreational Drones: Conroe does not have a local drone ordinance. Texas state law prohibits municipalities from adopting drone regulations.

Also covered: Commercial Drones (permissive). See the full drone rules guide for Conroe for details.

Outdoor Lighting

Light Trespass: Conroe does not have a specific light trespass ordinance. Excessive outdoor lighting that creates a nuisance condition may be addressed under the general nuisance provisions of Chapter 26, Sec.

Also covered: Dark Sky Rules (permissive). See the full outdoor lighting guide for Conroe for details.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door

Solicitor Permits: Conroe regulates door-to-door solicitors and peddlers through its Code of Ordinances. Texas Local Government Code Section 215.031 grants cities authority to license and regulate peddlers and solicitors.

Also covered: No-Knock Registry (moderate). See the full soliciting & door-to-door guide for Conroe for details.

What to Do With This Information

Whether you are renting, buying, or renovating in Conroe, knowing the local rules upfront saves headaches later. Dig into the individual ordinance pages linked above for the complete picture, including fines and exemptions.