Katy vs Missouri City
How do fire pit rules rules compare between Katy, TX and Missouri City, TX?
Missouri City has fewer restrictions than Katy.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
Katy bans construction or use of any barbecue pit or open flame within 10 feet of a multifamily building wall, or beneath a balcony, porch, roof overhang, or veranda. The rule was adopted under Ordinance 3123 amending the 2021 International Fire Code.
View full Katy rules →Missouri City, TX
Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County permits recreational and ceremonial fires in unincorporated areas only when wind, distance, and weather conditions protect neighboring structures and roads.
View full Missouri City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Katy | Missouri City |
|---|---|---|
| Setback | 10 feet from multifamily wall | 300 feet from structures |
| Authority | IFC 2021 Section 308.3 amended | Fire Marshal & TCEQ |
| Adopted by | Ordinance 3123 | - |
| Max fine | Up to $2,000 | - |
| Enforcer | Katy Fire Marshal | - |
| Hours | - | Sunrise +1hr to sunset -1hr |
| Burn ban fine | - | Up to $500 |
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Katy FAQ
Can I grill on my apartment balcony in Katy?
No. Katy's fire code prohibits using a barbecue pit on or beneath any balcony, porch, roof overhang, or veranda of a multifamily residential building, regardless of fuel type.
Does this apply to single-family homes?
The 10-foot rule targets multifamily structures. Single-family homeowners should still follow general fire safety practices and contact the Katy Fire Marshal at (281) 391-4080 with questions.
Missouri City FAQ
Can I use a chiminea or fire pit in unincorporated Fort Bend County?
Yes, for recreational warmth, ceremony, or noncommercial cooking, provided you keep 300 feet from neighboring structures, observe daylight hours, and no burn ban is active.
Can I burn yard waste in my fire pit?
No. Recreational fires cannot be used to dispose of leaves, brush, branches, or trash. Yard waste burning has separate TCEQ rules and is prohibited during burn bans.
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