Boundary fence disputes in Willis are governed by Texas common law. No local ordinance mandates cost-sharing between neighbors. Chapter 155 zoning may address fence placement along property lines.
Willis has no local ordinance requiring neighbors to share fence construction or maintenance costs. Texas common law governs boundary fence disputes. Willis Zoning Code Chapter 155 may specify whether fences must be placed on property lines or within setbacks. Contact Planning & Zoning at 936-856-4611 for guidance on fence placement requirements at property boundaries. Deed restrictions in specific subdivisions may impose additional neighbor fence obligations.
No criminal penalties for boundary fence disputes. Civil litigation is the remedy.
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Willis §92.21 specifically prohibits keeping any animal or bird that makes frequent or long-continued sounds unreasonably disturbing neighbors. Animal contro...
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Willis Code §92.21 prohibits sound nuisances that unreasonably annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the peace, comfort, repose, health, or safety of a reasona...
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Willis has no specific leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is subject to §92.21 general nuisance provisions. No ban on gas-powered equipment.
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Willis §92.21 prohibits the use of drums, loudspeakers, and amplifiers to attract attention by creating noise without a city secretary permit. Residential am...
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Driveway construction in Willis requires building permits under Chapter 150 (Building Codes). Zoning Code (Chapter 155) sets off-street parking requirements....
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RV and boat parking in Willis is subject to zoning ordinance (Chapter 155) requirements and Texas Transportation Code. Residential zones may restrict long-te...
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