Frequent violations include tall grass and weeds, junk and debris, unpermitted rentals, bulk trash setout timing, parking on unapproved surfaces, and substandard structures.
Garland Code Compliance's caseload is dominated by overgrown vegetation (grass and weeds over 12 inches), accumulation of junk and debris, unregistered single-family rentals under Chapter 32, improper bulk trash or brush setout, parking of vehicles on unimproved surfaces in the front yard, inoperable vehicles stored in view, and substandard buildings. Chapter 32 and Chapter 26 (Solid Waste) together cover most of these. Owners typically receive a notice of violation with a compliance deadline before citation.
Most violations are Class C misdemeanors carrying fines up to $500 per day after notice. Repeat offenders may face higher fines and City abatement at owner cost.
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Amplified sound in Garland is regulated under Chapter 32; sound 'plainly audible' more than 50 feet from the source after 10 PM is a violation.
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Garland restricts construction noise to daytime hours, with most loud work prohibited overnight and limited on Sundays under Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordina...
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Garland permits leaf blower use under its general noise ordinance, restricting operation to daytime hours with no specific gas-powered ban.
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Garland regulates noise from industrial uses along the I-30 and IH-635 corridors through zoning performance standards and the Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 n...
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Garland generally allows overnight on-street parking in residential areas, but restricts vehicles parked continuously in the same spot for more than 48-72 ho...
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Garland follows Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683, defining vehicles as junked or abandoned if inoperable, unregistered, wrecked, or left on public prope...
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