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Conroe imposes no minimum or maximum night caps on short-term rentals. Stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days simply trigger Hotel Occupancy Tax under Conroe Code Ch. 62 and Tex. Tax Code Ch. 156/351.
Conroe has no dedicated STR registration ordinance. However, anyone offering sleeping rooms for stays under 30 days must register with the city for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collection under Code Ch. 62.
Conroe has no dedicated short-term rental registration or permit ordinance. Because Conroe has no zoning code, STRs are not restricted by residential zoning. Operators must still collect and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax.
Outdoor burning is illegal inside Conroe city limits. Conroe Code Ch. 30 prohibits burning rubbish, trash, leaves, weeds, lumber, or other combustibles. Recreational backyard fires and open burn piles are not permitted.
Outdoor burning of any kind is illegal within Conroe city limits under Chapter 30. The only exception is a one-time construction clearing burn with a city permit, TCEQ approval, and constant attendance.
Fire pits are prohibited within Conroe city limits. Chapter 30 bans all outdoor burning, including contained recreational fires. No recreational fire permits are available.
Fireworks are completely banned within Conroe city limits under Chapter 30. Possession, sale, and use are all prohibited. Violations carry fines up to $2,000 and firework confiscation.
Conroe requires grass and weeds to be kept below 12 inches within 100 feet of neighboring residences under Sec. 26-33. Clearing permits for construction sites are required via the Engineering Department.
Conroe is located in the East Texas Piney Woods region with elevated wildfire risk. The city adopted the 2009 International Fire Code. No specific wildfire-urban interface (WUI) building code overlay exists, but brush clearance under Sec. 26-33 applies.
Conroe requires smoke detectors per the adopted International Residential Code (IRC 2012) and International Fire Code (IFC 2009). Detectors are required in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level.
Texas Property Code provides the legal framework for fence disputes between Conroe neighbors. No local ordinance mandates cost-sharing. Deed restrictions in subdivisions may govern fence placement along property lines.
Conroe has no zoning code, so fence height limits are governed by building codes and deed restrictions rather than citywide zoning. Standard practice allows up to 6 feet in rear/side yards. Permits are required for all fencing.
Fence permits in Conroe are required for all new fence construction or replacement. Applications are submitted through the OpenGov portal. Chapter 14 building codes govern construction standards.
Pool barriers in Conroe must comply with Texas Health and Safety Code Section 757 requiring 48-inch minimum height fences with self-closing, self-latching gates. No openings larger than 4 inches.
Conroe regulates fencing through Chapter 14 (Building and Building Regulations), Article XI (Accessory Structures). Fence materials must comply with adopted building code standards. The city's code enforcement division enforces fence compliance for residential and commercial properties.
Retaining walls in Conroe require building permits under Chapter 14. Walls over 4 feet typically require engineering. Conroe's location near the San Jacinto River and Lake Conroe creates drainage considerations for retaining walls.
Conroe Chapter 102 (Vegetation) protects trees during development. No person may remove a protected tree (6+ inch DBH) without a permit. Each new home must preserve or plant at least three trees.
Conroe mandates twice-per-week lawn watering from May 1 through October 31, with irrigation limited to 6 PM - 10 AM. Odd addresses water Tuesday/Friday, even addresses Wednesday/Saturday. Escalating fines from $200 to $500.
Conroe Sec. 26-33 declares uncultivated weeds and brush exceeding 12 inches a public nuisance when within 100 feet of neighboring structures. Code Enforcement handles complaints and may abate at owner's expense.
Conroe Sec. 26-33 prohibits grass, weeds, or brush exceeding 12 inches in height on property within 100 feet of neighboring residences, public buildings, or commercial establishments.
Conroe Chapter 102 (Vegetation) protects significant trees during development. Trees with 6+ inch DBH on development sites require a tree preservation plan. Routine residential trimming is generally unrestricted.
Rainwater harvesting is legal and encouraged in Texas under TX Water Code Section 11.012. Conroe has no local restrictions on rain barrels or cisterns. The city's water conservation efforts support reduced irrigation demand.
Conroe requires landscaping for new development under Chapter 102 (Vegetation). Mandatory buffer zones require a minimum density of 1 tree every 50 feet. Newly planted trees must be minimum 3-inch caliper for large/medium species or 2.5-inch caliper for small species.
Conroe does not have a specific ordinance prohibiting or regulating artificial turf on residential properties. The city's vegetation ordinance (Chapter 102) focuses on tree preservation and new development landscaping requirements rather than lawn surface materials.
Pool safety in Conroe is governed by TX HSC Section 757, Chapter 14 building codes, and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018. Drain safety, electrical grounding, and barrier compliance are inspected.
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 757 requires residential pools in Conroe to have a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-latching, self-closing gates. No openings larger than 4 inches.
Hot tubs and spas in Conroe require electrical permits for 240V installations under Chapter 14. The adopted International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 governs spa safety standards. Barrier requirements may apply.
Above-ground pools in Conroe are subject to the same barrier requirements as in-ground pools under TX HSC Section 757. Pools with a wall height of 48 inches or more may serve as the barrier if no ladder access is left in place.
Swimming pool construction in Conroe requires a building permit under Chapter 14. Applications are submitted via the OpenGov portal. Pools must meet barrier requirements per Texas Health and Safety Code Section 757.
Conroe Code Chapter 26 prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs neighbors. No specific decibel limits are codified, but nuisance noise is enforceable as a public nuisance under Sec. 26-33.
Conroe does not codify specific construction hours but noise from construction must not constitute a nuisance under Chapter 26. All construction requires permits submitted via the City's OpenGov portal.
Conroe Chapter 10 (Animals) and Chapter 26 (Nuisances) address barking dogs. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors constitutes a nuisance. Animal Control and Code Enforcement both handle complaints.
Conroe has no specific leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is subject to general nuisance noise provisions under Chapter 26, Sec. 26-33. No ban on gas-powered models exists.
Amplified music that constitutes a nuisance is prohibited under Conroe Chapter 26, Sec. 26-33. Outdoor events with amplified sound may require a city permit. No specific decibel threshold is codified.
Conroe is near Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) in Montgomery County. FAA preempts local regulation of aircraft noise. Airport noise complaints are handled through the airport authority rather than the city.
Conroe regulates nuisance noise under Chapter 26 (Environment). Because Conroe has no zoning, industrial and residential uses may be adjacent. The general nuisance provisions of Sec. 26-33 apply to excessive industrial noise that creates a nuisance condition.
RVs, trailers, and boats on residential streets in Conroe require a police department permit under Sec. 66-62. Inoperable vehicles visible from public streets for 30+ days violate Sec. 26-81.
Conroe requires vehicles to be parked on paved surfaces. Vehicles on lawns or unpaved areas may be cited as nuisances under Chapter 26. Inoperable vehicles visible from public right-of-way for 30+ days violate Sec. 26-81.
Commercial trucks, vans, and trailers are prohibited from storage on residential streets in Conroe under Sec. 66-62. Only a single pickup truck not exceeding one-ton capacity is permitted at a residential property.
Conroe Chapter 66 regulates street parking. Oversized vehicles (6+ wheels, RVs, trailers) require a police department permit on residential streets. Junked vehicles on public property must be removed within 72 hours.
Conroe does not have a blanket overnight parking ban, but oversized vehicles (6+ wheels, RVs, trailers) on residential streets require a police department permit under Sec. 66-62. Junked vehicles are towed after 72 hours.
Conroe Sec. 26-81 defines junked vehicles as inoperable for 30+ days on private property or 72+ hours on public property. Vehicles screened by a privacy fence or enclosed in a garage are exempt.
Conroe has no specific EV charging ordinance. Home EV charger installation requires an electrical permit under Chapter 14. The adopted NEC 2023 governs EV charging equipment standards.
Conroe has no zoning-based prohibition on chickens or small livestock, but animals must not create a nuisance under Chapter 10 and Chapter 26. Roosters are generally not permitted due to nuisance complaints. Deed restrictions in many neighborhoods prohibit poultry.
Conroe Chapter 10 requires dogs to be under restraint when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment and citations. Montgomery County Animal Services enforces in the greater area.
Conroe follows Texas state law which prohibits breed-specific legislation. No breed ban exists. Dangerous dog determinations are incident-based under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 822.
Montgomery County has a Wild and Dangerous Animal Ordinance enforced by MCAS. State law (TX HSC Chapter 822, Subchapter E) regulates dangerous wild animals including lions, tigers, bears, and great apes. Local permits may apply.
Conroe has no specific beekeeping ordinance. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 131 governs beekeeping statewide. No city ban exists, but nuisance rules apply under Ch. 26. Deed restrictions may restrict hives.
Conroe does not have a specific wildlife feeding ordinance, but feeding wildlife that creates a nuisance may be cited under Chapter 26. Sec. 26-33 prohibits conditions that attract vermin or create sanitation issues.
Conroe has no zoning code, so home-based businesses are not restricted by residential zoning. Businesses must not create nuisances under Chapter 26. Deed restrictions in many subdivisions may prohibit commercial activities.
Conroe Chapter 90 (Signs) governs all business signage. Sign permits are required for most permanent signs. Residential properties are subject to size and lighting restrictions.
Conroe has no zoning-based customer traffic restrictions for home businesses. Excessive traffic creating a nuisance under Chapter 26 may be cited. Deed restrictions may impose additional limits.
Texas Cottage Food Law (TX HSC Chapter 437) allows Conroe residents to sell certain homemade foods directly to consumers without a food establishment permit. Annual sales cap is $75,000.
Conroe has no home occupation permit requirement because the city has no zoning code. A general business license may apply. Businesses must comply with nuisance ordinances under Chapter 26.
Home daycares in Conroe are regulated by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) licensing, not by city zoning since Conroe has no zoning code. Licensed homes may care for up to 12 children.
Conroe has no zoning code prohibiting ADUs. Accessory dwelling units require a building permit under Chapter 14 and must meet IRC standards. Structures under 200 sq ft without utilities are exempt only if not used as dwellings.
Accessory structures in Conroe under 200 sq ft with no plumbing or electrical do not require a building permit. Larger sheds or those with utilities require permits under Chapter 14. Sheds may not be used as dwellings.
Garage conversions in Conroe require a building permit under Chapter 14. No zoning restriction prevents conversions, but they must meet IRC habitability standards. Deed restrictions may require maintaining the garage.
Carport construction in Conroe requires a building permit under Chapter 14. No zoning restrictions apply, but carports must meet building code structural standards. Deed restrictions may impose additional requirements.
Conroe has no zoning prohibition on tiny homes. Structures on foundations must meet IRC standards via Chapter 14. Tiny homes on wheels are regulated under Chapter 82 (Manufactured Homes, RVs, Tiny Homes).
Conroe requires grading and drainage permits for construction projects through the Engineering Department. Stormwater must not be redirected onto neighboring properties. Floodplain development requires additional permits.
Conroe faces significant flood risk from the San Jacinto River watershed and Lake Conroe. FEMA maps designate many areas as Zone AE. Floodplain permits are mandatory before any development in the SFHA. The city participates in NFIP and CRS.
Conroe regulates stormwater management through the Engineering Department. Development projects require drainage plans. The city participates in the NFIP and CRS with stricter-than-minimum floodplain standards.
Conroe is an inland city in Montgomery County, approximately 80 miles north of the Gulf Coast. There are no coastal development regulations. Conroe is situated near Lake Conroe but is not within any state or federal coastal management boundary.
Conroe requires erosion and sediment control for development projects under Chapter 94 (Subdivision Ordinance) Article X (Drainage Facilities) and Chapter 26 (Environment). Clearing permits include erosion control review. TCEQ stormwater discharge permits also apply.
Cannabis cultivation is illegal in Texas and Conroe. Possession of any amount of marijuana is a criminal offense under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481. Texas has a limited Compassionate Use Program for low-THC cannabis.
Recreational cannabis dispensaries are illegal in Texas. Only three licensed Compassionate Use Program dispensaries exist statewide. Conroe has no zoning code but the state prohibition applies regardless.
Solar panel installations in Conroe require electrical and building permits under Chapter 14. The adopted NEC 2023 governs solar PV system electrical requirements. Texas law restricts HOA limitations on solar panels.
Texas Property Code Section 202.010 prohibits HOAs from banning solar energy devices. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic restrictions but cannot prevent installation or require ground mounting. This applies to all Conroe subdivisions.
Rent control is prohibited in Texas by state law (TX Property Code Section 214.902). Conroe landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice. No local rent stabilization ordinance exists.
Texas does not have just cause eviction protections. Conroe landlords may decline to renew a lease for any lawful reason. Evictions follow Texas Property Code Chapter 24.
Conroe has no rental registration or inspection program. Landlords are not required to register rental properties with the city. Standard building code compliance and habitability standards apply.
Conroe Sec. 26-33 prohibits accumulation of garbage, rubbish, appliances, furniture, and tires unless entirely enclosed. Property blight visible from public areas is a public nuisance subject to code enforcement.
Vacant lots in Conroe must comply with Sec. 26-33 weed and brush clearance requirements. Vegetation exceeding 12 inches within 100 feet of neighboring structures is a public nuisance. The city may abate and lien the property.
Conroe requires garbage and recycling carts to be stored out of the front yard and not visible from the street under city ordinance. Carts must be stored no nearer to the street than the front of the primary structure except during collection hours.
Conroe does not have a snow or ice removal ordinance for sidewalks. Snow events are extremely rare in this East Texas city. General property maintenance is governed by Chapter 26 (Environment) Sec. 26-33.
Conroe enforces strict garage sale rules requiring permits and limiting sales to one per year with a 72-hour maximum duration. Code Enforcement at (936) 522-3613 handles violations. Signs placed in public right-of-way are prohibited.
Conroe has no zoning ordinance, so there are no zone-based height districts. Building height is governed by the adopted 2009 International Building Code with local amendments under Chapter 14. Height limitations are primarily driven by building type, construction classification, and fire separation requirements.
Conroe has no traditional zoning ordinance. Building setbacks are regulated through the Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 94, Article VII) for new developments and Chapter 14 (Building Codes) for construction standards. Setback requirements are typically established at the subdivision plat level.
Conroe has no zoning ordinance, so there are no zone-based lot coverage maximums. Lot coverage is controlled through subdivision plat requirements under Chapter 94 and building code provisions under Chapter 14. Individual subdivisions may set specific coverage limits.
Conroe contracts with Frontier Waste Solutions for weekly garbage and recycling collection. Residents receive 95-gallon carts for trash (green lid) and recycling (yellow lid). Carts must be set out by 6:30 AM on collection day with lids facing the street.
Conroe provides weekly single-stream recycling through Frontier Waste Solutions using a 95-gallon yellow-lid cart. Accepted items include aluminum, steel cans, newspaper, cardboard, glass bottles, and plastic bottles. Recyclables must not be bagged.
Conroe provides monthly bulk and brush collection through Frontier Waste Solutions. Residents must schedule pickup at least 2 business days in advance. The limit is 8 cubic yards per month. Limbs must not exceed 4 feet in length.
Conroe requires garbage and recycling carts to be positioned with lids facing the street and wheels closest to the curb on collection day. Carts must maintain 4 feet of clearance from obstacles and 4 feet between garbage and recycling carts.
Conroe requires permits for removing protected trees under Chapter 102 (Vegetation). No person may cut down, harvest, or remove any protected tree without an authorized permit. A clearing permit is required even if no trees exist on site. The urban forester enforces the tree ordinance.
Conroe requires tree replacement when protected trees are removed during development under Chapter 102. New residential homes must preserve or plant at least 3 trees meeting minimum caliper requirements. The urban forester reviews all tree preservation plans.
Conroe protects heritage trees (24 inches or greater in diameter) under Chapter 102 (Vegetation). Heritage trees are considered irreplaceable based on age, rarity, size, and historical value. The urban forester enforces heritage tree protections.
Conroe requires a garage sale permit for residential sales. Applications must be submitted to the Permits Division at 700 Metcalf St. or emailed to permits@cityofconroe.org. Sales may not exceed 72 consecutive hours (3 days) and are limited to one per year per residence.
Conroe limits residential garage sales to one per year per residence. Each sale may not exceed 72 consecutive hours (3 days). A permit is required for each sale from the Permits Division.
Conroe garage sales may not exceed 72 consecutive hours (3 days). Sales must operate during reasonable daytime hours. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited. A permit is required from the Permits Division before the sale.
Conroe regulates food trucks under Code Sections 18-131 through 18-236. Food trucks must remain mobile and cannot be stationary for more than 6 hours daily at any single location. Violations carry fines up to $2,000.
Conroe requires food truck operators to comply with Code Sections 18-131 through 18-236 for mobile vending. Operators must also obtain a Montgomery County Health District food service permit and a Texas DSHS retail food establishment permit.
Conroe parks and recreation facilities have posted operating hours. The C.K. Ray Recreation Center operates Mon-Thu 5 AM-9 PM, Fri 5 AM-6 PM, Sat 7 AM-1 PM, and is closed Sunday. Outdoor parks follow standard dawn-to-dusk hours unless otherwise posted.
Conroe repealed its juvenile curfew ordinance in September 2023 in response to Texas House Bill 1819, which prohibits cities from enforcing curfew ordinances except during emergency management situations.
Conroe regulates signs under Chapter 90. Garage sale signs placed on public property or right-of-way are prohibited under both Chapter 90 and Texas Transportation Code Chapter 393. Code Enforcement removes unauthorized signs.
Conroe does not impose specific restrictions on residential holiday displays beyond general sign ordinance provisions in Chapter 90. Holiday decorations on private residential property are generally permitted without a sign permit.
Political signs in Conroe are protected under Texas Election Code Section 259.001, which prohibits cities from restricting political signs on private property within 90 days of an election. Chapter 90 governs general sign rules.
Conroe does not have a specific light trespass ordinance. Excessive outdoor lighting that creates a nuisance condition may be addressed under the general nuisance provisions of Chapter 26, Sec. 26-33. Texas HB 4150 limits local authority over outdoor lighting regulations.
Conroe does not have a dark sky ordinance. Texas HB 4150 (2021) limits municipalities from adopting new outdoor lighting ordinances unless they are certified Dark Sky Communities or near observatories/military installations. Conroe has not adopted such regulations.
Conroe does not have a local drone ordinance. Texas state law prohibits municipalities from adopting drone regulations. Recreational drone flyers must pass the FAA TRUST test and follow FAA safety guidelines. Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) airspace restrictions apply.
Conroe does not have a local drone ordinance. Texas state law (Government Code Chapter 423) prohibits municipalities from adopting ordinances regulating unmanned aircraft operations. Commercial drone use is governed by FAA Part 107 rules.
Conroe regulates door-to-door solicitors and peddlers through its Code of Ordinances. Texas Local Government Code Section 215.031 grants cities authority to license and regulate peddlers and solicitors. A permit or registration may be required before conducting door-to-door sales.
Texas law provides protections for residents who post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs. Under Texas Penal Code Section 30.05, solicitors who ignore posted signs or verbal requests to leave may be charged with criminal trespass.
Texas Labor Code Section 62.0515 expressly preempts municipal and county minimum wage ordinances. The state minimum wage equals the federal floor of $7.25 per hour, and political subdivisions cannot require private employers to pay more, except for their own contracts.
Texas appellate courts have struck down municipal paid sick leave ordinances in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio as preempted under the Texas Minimum Wage Act. HB 2127 (2023) further codifies preemption by barring local regulation of employment benefits and leave policies.
HB 2127 (2023), the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, preempts municipal predictive or fair workweek scheduling ordinances. Texas cities cannot require employers to provide advance schedule notice, predictability pay, or rest periods between shifts beyond state law.
Texas authorizes License to Carry (LTC) holders to carry concealed handguns statewide under Government Code Chapter 411. Since 2021, permitless constitutional carry under HB 1927 also allows most adults 21 and older to carry without a license, with municipalities preempted from added restrictions.
Texas Local Government Code Section 229.001 broadly preempts municipal regulation of firearms, ammunition, knives, and related accessories. Cities cannot adopt or enforce ordinances regulating the transfer, ownership, possession, transport, or discharge of firearms beyond narrow exceptions for discharge in densely populated areas.
Texas authorizes open carry of holstered handguns statewide for adults 21 and older under Penal Code 46.02 and HB 910 (2015). Long guns may be openly carried subject to disorderly conduct limits. Municipalities cannot impose additional open carry restrictions.
Texas Penal Code 46.02(a-1) lets any non-prohibited adult lawfully carry a handgun inside a personally-owned or leased motor vehicle or watercraft without a License to Carry, provided the firearm is not in plain view and the person is not engaged in criminal activity or gang membership.
Texas Government Code Chapter 673 requires every state agency and any business that contracts with a state agency to register for and use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the work eligibility of new employees. Private-sector E-Verify use is generally voluntary statewide.
Texas Government Code Chapter 752, enacted by Senate Bill 4 in 2017, prohibits any local entity, campus police department, or jail from adopting sanctuary policies. Local officials must honor federal immigration detainer requests and may not bar officers from inquiring about immigration status.
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212 and Agriculture Code Chapter 251 limit municipal authority to zone or regulate land qualified for agricultural use appraisal. Counties have no general zoning authority, and cities face restrictions on annexing or imposing land use rules on established farms.
The Texas Right to Farm Act, Agriculture Code Chapter 251, protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits and local regulations after one year of operation. SB 1421 (2023) significantly strengthened protections, preempting municipal ordinances that restrict generally accepted agricultural practices.
The Texas Supreme Court in City of Laredo v. Laredo Merchants Association (2018) held that Health and Safety Code Section 361.0961 preempts municipal plastic bag bans. Cities and counties cannot prohibit or restrict retail use of plastic checkout bags as containers or packages.
Health and Safety Code Section 361.0961 also preempts municipal bans on polystyrene foam containers used for food service. The same statute that struck down plastic bag bans prevents Texas cities from prohibiting expanded polystyrene cups, plates, and takeout packaging.
Plastic straw bans by Texas municipalities are preempted under Health and Safety Code Section 361.0961 and reinforced by HB 2127 (2023). Cities cannot prohibit or restrict food service businesses from offering single-use plastic straws to customers.