The most common code violations in Tarrant County include tall grass and weeds exceeding 12 inches, junk vehicles, illegal dumping, substandard structures, and zoning violations such as unpermitted home businesses or accessory structures.
Across Tarrant County municipalities, the most frequently cited violations include: overgrown vegetation (grass exceeding 12 inches in Fort Worth per Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances), accumulation of junk and debris on residential properties, inoperable or unregistered vehicles stored on residential lots, substandard building conditions, improper trash storage and illegal dumping, unpermitted construction, sign code violations, and zoning infractions including home businesses without proper permits. Fort Worth processes over 100,000 code compliance cases annually, making it one of the busiest enforcement programs in Texas.
Penalties range from $500 to $2,000 per day per violation in most Tarrant County cities. Repeat violators face enhanced penalties. Properties with chronic violations may be subject to municipal court prosecution.
Keller, TX
Keller limits construction noise to roughly 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays and Saturdays, with tighter limits on Sundays and holidays. Emergency utility work is exemp...
Keller, TX
Keller combines a plainly audible standard with dB limits at the receiving property line, typically low 60s dBA daytime and mid 50s dBA nighttime in resident...
Keller, TX
Keller requires residential driveways to be paved with concrete or approved hard-surface material. New curb cuts or driveway approaches in the public right-o...
Keller, TX
Retaining walls over 4 feet measured from grade to top require a Keller building permit and Texas-registered engineered plans. Walls must not block drainage ...
Keller, TX
Keller bans no dog breed. TX Health and Safety Code 822 (Lillian's Law) uses a behavior-based dangerous dog standard. HOAs may privately restrict breeds.
Keller, TX
Keller limits grass, weeds, and rank vegetation to 12 inches on all lots including the parkway strip. Code Enforcement uses a 10-day notice before abatement....
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