Mesquite establishes minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district in the city's zoning ordinance. In typical single-family residential districts, front setbacks range from 20 to 25 feet from the front...
Mesquite establishes minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district in the city's zoning ordinance. In typical single-family residential districts, front setbacks range from 20 to 25 feet from the front property line, side setbacks are commonly 5 to 7 feet (with total of both sides reaching 15 feet in some districts), and rear setbacks are typically 15 to 20 feet. Corner lots have two front setbacks (one for each street frontage) and reduced interior side requirements. Accessory structures such as sheds, detached garages, and pools have their own reduced setbacks. Setbacks are measured from the property line to the nearest point of the structure including eaves and cantilevers. Encroachments into setbacks require a variance from the Board of Adjustment, which considers hardship and neighborhood impact. Verify your district's exact requirements with the Planning Department before designing.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Mesquite allows gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment during daytime hours, generally 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no city-wide gas blower ban.
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Outdoor music in Mesquite is allowed but cannot be plainly audible at neighboring residences after 10 p.m.; commercial venues need special event permits.
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot park on Mesquite residential streets overnight; semi-trucks and trailers face stricter limits.
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Overnight on-street parking is generally allowed in Mesquite where not signed otherwise, but vehicles cannot remain in the same spot for more than 48-72 hours.
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On-street parking in Mesquite is allowed where not signed otherwise; vehicles must park with the flow of traffic and cannot block driveways, hydrants, or sig...
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Mesquite limits residential fences to 8 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards, with corner-lot visibility triangles enforced for traffic safety.
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