Outdoor Cooking in Rowlett, TX (2026)
2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Rowlett, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Rowlett allows backyard BBQ and propane grilling at one- and two-family homes, with LP-gas limited to 50 pounds per container and 100 pounds aggregate (Sec. 308.1.4). At apartments and townhomes (3+ units or 2+ stories), charcoal, open-flame, and LP-gas grills are prohibited on balconies and patios, except a permanently mounted device located 10 feet from the building.
Rowlett BBQ & Propane Grill Rules
Some RestrictionsSmoker Rules
Rowlett has no smoker-specific ordinance; smokers are treated as grills/open-flame cooking devices under the fire code. Backyard smoking is allowed at one- and two-family homes within the propane limits (Sec. 308.1.4). At apartments and townhomes (3+ units or 2+ stories), charcoal, wood, pellet, and propane smokers are barred from balconies and patios unless permanently mounted 10 feet from the building.
Rowlett Smoker & Outdoor Cooking Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Dallas County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Rowlett city rules.
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