Grand Prairie's most common code violations include high grass/weeds (10+ inches), junk/inoperable vehicles, property blight, prohibited signs, deteriorated fences, and building without permits. Code Compliance enforces proactively and by complaint.
Grand Prairie's Code Compliance division handles a wide range of common violations. The most frequently cited include: high grass and weeds exceeding 10 inches (Ch. 29, Art. VI), junk or inoperable motor vehicles visible on property (Ch. 29, Art. VII), accumulation of rubbish and property blight (Ch. 29, Art. V, Sec. 29-73), prohibited signs on utility poles and in public rights-of-way, deteriorated or non-compliant fences, building or construction without required permits, noise violations (Ch. 13, Art. XIII), and housing code deficiencies (Ch. 28). The city uses both proactive enforcement (officers patrolling for violations) and complaint-driven enforcement. Multiple violations may result in escalating fines and potential legal action.
Most violations: 10-day notice then fines per Section 1-8. Repeat violations: escalating penalties and potential court action.
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Grand Prairie Sec. 13-283 (Ord. 11192-2022) sets decibel limits by zone: Residential 65/58 dBA Leq day/night, Commercial 67/60, Industrial 70/65, Entertainme...
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Grand Prairie Sec. 13-282 designates Noise Zone 3 for manufacturing, industrial, and governmental properties. Sec. 13-283 sets limits of 70 dBA Leq daytime /...
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Grand Prairie Ch. 29, Art. VII regulates junk/inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles (wrecked, flat tires, expired registration) may not be stored visibly ...
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Grand Prairie prohibits R-panel, metal sheeting, and plywood fencing in residential areas. Only wood, masonry, chain link, wood slats, and wrought iron are a...
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