Irving Code Enforcement requires property owners to maintain lots free of high grass, weeds, and accumulated brush. Maximum grass/weed height is 10 inches.
While Irving does not have a wildfire-specific brush clearance ordinance like western states, the city enforces vegetation maintenance through property standards codes. Grass and weeds must not exceed 10 inches in height. Property owners must maintain alleys and easements free from high grass, weeds, trash, and debris. Tree branches must be trimmed to provide 14 feet of clearance over alleys and easements. Accumulated brush and dead vegetation on vacant lots must be removed. The city may abate violations and charge the cost to the property owner if they fail to comply after notice. Dallas County may implement burn bans during drought conditions.
Fines up to $2,000 per day. City may abate and bill property owner for costs.
Irving, TX
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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Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
Irving, TX
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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