College Station requires property owners to maintain clearance around structures. Fire marshal may inspect during drought conditions. Vacant lots must be maintained.
College Station fire code requires property owners to maintain clearance from combustible vegetation. Vacant lots must be kept free of excessive brush and weeds. The fire marshal may conduct inspections during high fire danger conditions. Texas does not have a statewide defensible space law like California’s PRC §4291, so requirements vary by city. During drought, cities may enact emergency brush clearance orders. HOAs in master-planned communities often maintain common area vegetation.
Code compliance notice with correction deadline. City abatement at owner’s expense. Administrative fees and lien.
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College Station prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged an...
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College Station regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in ...
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College Station regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street park...
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College Station requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching ga...
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College Station requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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College Station restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and...
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