Garland is not in a designated state wildfire hazard zone, but Texas A&M Forest Service rates parts of east Garland near Lake Ray Hubbard as moderate WUI risk during drought periods.
Garland is a primarily urban North Texas city without the steep terrain or chaparral fuels that drive California-style wildfires. However, the Texas A&M Forest Service Wildland-Urban Interface assessment identifies parts of east and southeast Garland - particularly neighborhoods adjoining Lake Ray Hubbard, Spring Creek Forest Preserve, and Rowlett Creek - as moderate WUI risk during prolonged drought. The Garland Fire Department enforces the International Fire Code (as adopted by Texas) including outdoor burning bans during county burn-ban declarations issued by Dallas County Commissioners Court. Defensible-space requirements are not as detailed as in Western states; owners should still clear dead vegetation within 30 feet of structures during dry months. Fireworks are prohibited within Garland city limits year-round under the city ordinance and Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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