Texas is a fence-out state with no mandatory cost-sharing. Irving requires fences on shared boundaries to comply with height, material, and setback standards. Disputes are civil matters.
Texas is a fence-out state, meaning there is no statutory requirement for neighbors to share fence costs. Irving's Chapter 15 governs fence placement on or near property boundaries. Fences must comply with height limits, approved materials, and setback requirements regardless of neighbor agreements. The finished side of the fence should face outward per good neighbor practices, though this is not codified in Irving. Property line disputes regarding fence placement are civil matters between property owners. Irving's Code Enforcement will enforce violations of the fence ordinance (height, materials, maintenance) but does not mediate neighbor disputes. A property survey may be needed to confirm boundary lines before fence construction.
Code violations for non-compliant fences. Boundary disputes are civil matters resolved in court.
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Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
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Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
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Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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Irving regulates livestock by zoning district. Most residential districts prohibit large livestock. Properties in qualifying zoning districts must comply wit...
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