Common violations in the Harris County area include construction without permits (within city limits), dilapidated fences and accessory structures, junk vehicle storage, overgrown lots, illegal dumping, and flood regulation violations. Within Houston, unpermitted work and dangerous buildings are top concerns.
In the City of Houston, the most common building code violations include: work without permits, expired permits without required inspections, dangerous or substandard buildings, illegal signs, and unsafe electrical installations. Houston's code lists common violations including failure to maintain fences and accessory structures (sheds, garages) in structurally sound condition. In unincorporated Harris County, common issues include: junk vehicle accumulation (regulated by county nuisance abatement), illegal dumping, overgrown vegetation, non-compliance with flood damage prevention orders (building in floodplains without proper elevation), and unpermitted fill in floodways. Harris County's flood regulations are particularly strict after Hurricane Harvey, with requirements for elevation and flood-proofing. The county's Precinct Constables handle neighborhood complaints about nuisance conditions.
Within Houston: $200-$2,000 per violation per day. Fence and accessory structure violations carry fines in that range. Flood regulation violations in unincorporated areas face penalties under Harris County flood orders.
Tomball, TX
Tomball regulates construction activity through its nuisance ordinance. Construction in residential areas is generally permitted Monday through Saturday duri...
Tomball, TX
Tomball regulates noise under Chapter 18, Article IV of its Code of Ordinances. In 2024, the city adopted Ordinance 2024-17 which deleted Section 18-192 (Max...
Tomball, TX
Tomball restricts the parking of large commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods. Vehicles exceeding certain size and weight thresholds, including sem...
Tomball, TX
Tomball restricts parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in residential areas. RVs and boats must be stored behind the front build...
Tomball, TX
Tomball requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt driveways. Parking on grass, dirt, or unimproved surfaces in front ya...
Tomball, TX
Tomball regulates on-street parking throughout the city. Vehicles may not be parked on public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours. Parking is prohibit...
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