Denton Code Sec. 17-40 (Ch. 17 Property Maintenance) requires property owners to maintain vegetation and remove brush, dead trees, and combustible debris. Open burning of brush is prohibited within city limits under Ch. 29. The city offers curbside brush collection as an alternative. During county burn bans, all outdoor burning in Denton County is prohibited.
Property owners in Denton must maintain their lots free of excessive brush, dead vegetation, and combustible debris under Sec. 17-40 of the Code of Ordinances (Chapter 17, Property Maintenance). Overgrown lots with accumulations of dead brush, fallen trees, or tall dry grass create fire hazards, especially during the hot, dry North Texas summer months when Denton County may be under a burn ban issued by the Commissioners Court on recommendation of the County Fire Marshal. Open burning of brush or yard waste is prohibited within city limits under Ch. 29 Fire Code. The city provides curbside brush and yard waste collection through Denton Solid Waste Services -- residents should bundle brush in 4-foot lengths and place it at the curb for scheduled pickup. The Denton Reuse Center at the Landfill (1527 S. Mayhill Rd) accepts yard waste and brush. Vacant lot owners are required to maintain lots in a manner that does not create nuisance or fire hazard conditions. Community Improvement Services handles enforcement of overgrown lot violations.
First violation: written notice with compliance deadline. Continued violation: city may abate and assess costs. Fine up to $500.
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Denton Code Sec. 6-9 prohibits any animal from creating noise that interferes with neighbors' reasonable enjoyment of their property. Residents within 300 fe...
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Denton Sec. 17-20 uses a reasonableness standard rather than fixed decibel limits for most noise sources. The one specific numeric limit is 70 dBA at the eve...
Denton, TX
Denton Code Ch. 17, Art. II (Sec. 17-20) prohibits noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to substantially interfere with comfortable enjoyment ...
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Denton DDC Sec. 7.12 requires RVs and boats stored behind the front building line on paved surfaces. Occupancy prohibited. 72-hr temp driveway use.
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Denton restricts vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR in residential zones. One light commercial vehicle allowed behind front building line on paved surface.
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Denton has no citywide overnight street parking ban. The 72-hour limit and residential permit zones near UNT/TWU are the primary restrictions.
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