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Frisco encourages native Texas plants through WaterWise landscape guidance. No ordinance mandates or bans native plant yards, but HOAs may have turf requirements.
Frisco Code Chapter 38 requires property owners to remove noxious weeds and tall vegetation. Ragweed, Johnson grass, and invasives must be controlled.
Frisco Code Chapter 38 prohibits grass, weeds, or vegetation exceeding 12 inches on developed residential lots. Violations trigger abatement and property liens.
Frisco caps STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, with a hard maximum of 12 overnight guests regardless of bedroom count. Daytime visitor cap is 2x overnight occupancy. Events over permitted occupancy prohibited.
Frisco does not cap total rental nights per year but prohibits rentals of less than 2 consecutive nights on Friday-Saturday to reduce party-rental turnover. Minimum stay can be increased by HOA rules.
Frisco STRs must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom, capped at the permitted occupancy. Guest parking on lawns, sidewalks, or blocking fire hydrants prohibited. HOA parking rules apply in addition to city rules.
Frisco requires STR operators to carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance covering short-term rental use, or use a platform that provides equivalent host protection. Proof of coverage required at permit application and renewal.
Frisco STR registration requires annual renewal, posting of permit number in every listing, notification of neighbors within 200 feet at first registration, and re-inspection on transfer of ownership. Permits are non-transferable.
Frisco STRs must comply with city noise ordinance (10 PM-7 AM quiet hours) plus stricter STR-specific rules. Amplified sound prohibited outdoors after 10 PM. Two substantiated noise complaints within 12 months can trigger permit suspension.
Frisco does not require an STR host or owner to remain on-site during guest stays. Whole-home rentals near The Star and Toyota Stadium are permitted, subject to general STR registration, parking, and noise rules that apply citywide.
Frisco can suspend or revoke a short-term-rental registration after repeat verified complaints for noise, parking, occupancy, or trash violations. Three substantiated strikes within a rolling twelve-month window typically trigger formal review and possible revocation of the STR permit.
Frisco does not limit short-term rentals to a host's primary residence. Investors may operate non-owner-occupied STRs citywide, subject to registration. Texas HB 1620 and similar preemption efforts strongly disfavor primary-residence-only rules at the local level.
Stays of 30 days or longer at a Frisco home-share generally fall outside short-term-rental rules and Texas hotel occupancy taxes. Once a guest passes the 30-day threshold, the booking is treated as a residential tenancy under Texas Property Code Chapter 92.
Frisco places primary STR compliance liability on the host, not on Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking. Platforms collect and remit Texas state hotel occupancy tax on bookings but are not held jointly liable for unregistered listings under current Frisco ordinances.
Frisco STRs must collect 13% total occupancy tax: 6% Texas state HOT plus 7% Frisco city HOT. Monthly remittance to Frisco required by the 20th of the following month. Airbnb and Vrbo collect state HOT automatically but city HOT collection varies by platform.
Frisco adopted an STR ordinance in 2023 requiring every short-term rental to obtain an annual permit before listing. Operators must submit proof of ownership, local contact within 30 miles available 24/7, site plan, and inspection. STRs prohibited in HOA-restricted subdivisions that disallow them.
Frisco requires a building permit for permanent carports. Metal fabric carports in front yards are generally prohibited by zoning and HOA rules.
Frisco zoning does not recognize tiny homes on wheels as permanent dwellings. Foundation-built tiny homes must meet IRC 2021 minimum dwelling standards.
Frisco requires a building permit and zoning review for garage conversions. Most single-family districts require replacement covered parking be built.
Frisco zoning generally does not permit separate ADUs on single-family lots. Guest quarters attached to the primary dwelling may be allowed with no separate kitchen.
Frisco permits residential sheds up to 200 square feet without a building permit. Setbacks 3 feet from side and rear property lines, not in front yard.
Feeding feral hogs, coyotes, and stray animals is prohibited in Frisco. Bird feeders and squirrel feeding are permitted but must not create nuisance conditions.
Frisco limits residential households to 4 dogs and 4 cats total over 4 months of age per dwelling under City Code Chapter 14. Kennel license required for 5 or more animals.
Frisco has NO breed-specific legislation. Texas Health and Safety Code 822.047 prohibits cities from banning dogs solely by breed. Regulation is behavior-based under Lillians Law dangerous dog framework.
Frisco requires all dogs to be leashed when off the owners property under City Code Chapter 14. Leashes must not exceed 8 feet. Frisco has leash-free dog parks at BF Phillips and Bacchus Park.
Frisco permits up to 6 hens on residential lots in most zoning districts with coop setback requirements. Roosters are prohibited. Coops must be 25 feet from neighboring dwellings.
Frisco encourages but does not mandate microchipping for cats and dogs. Frisco Animal Services scans every impounded animal, and microchipped pets with current registration are reunited faster and reclaim fees may be reduced.
Commercial pet grooming shops in Frisco need a city certificate of occupancy in a permitted zone plus FMC Chapter 6 sanitation compliance. Mobile groomers operating from vans must meet wastewater and parking rules and cannot dump rinse water on streets.
Frisco requires cats four months or older to be vaccinated against rabies and registered with Frisco Animal Services. Owners should keep cats on their property; at-large cats may be impounded under FMC Chapter 6.
Coyotes are common in Frisco greenbelts, golf courses, and creeks. The city promotes hazing techniques rather than relocation. Texas Parks and Wildlife regulates lethal control, and homeowners may not discharge firearms inside city limits.
Frisco veterinary clinics need site plan and certificate-of-occupancy approval in commercial or office zones under the Frisco Zoning Ordinance. Overnight boarding of animals usually requires extra soundproofing, kennel licensing under FMC Chapter 6, and outdoor-run buffers.
Frisco does not require all owned pets to be sterilized, but Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 828 forces spay or neuter for shelter-released animals. Reclaimed strays from Frisco Animal Services typically must be sterilized before going home.
Pet retailers in Frisco operate under FMC Chapter 6 plus state Health and Safety Code rules. Frisco does not currently ban commercial sales of dogs and cats but requires sourcing, recordkeeping, and sanitary conditions, with periodic inspections by Animal Services.
Frisco residents must follow the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Texas Parks and Wildlife rules when handling native birds, eggs, or nests. The city itself has no separate bird ordinance, so most enforcement comes from federal and state wildlife agencies.
Frisco enforces FMC Chapter 6 limits on the number of pets per household and Texas Penal Code Section 42.092 cruelty laws. Animal Services and Frisco Police investigate hoarding, allowing seizure of animals and criminal charges for severe neglect or unsanitary conditions.
Frisco prohibits dangerous wild animals under City Code Chapter 14 and TX Health and Safety Code 822.101-116. Large cats, bears, primates, and venomous snakes are banned.
Beekeeping is permitted on residential lots over half an acre in Frisco with hive setbacks from property lines. Beekeepers with 5 or fewer colonies are exempt from Texas Apiary Inspection Service registration.
Frisco allows registered and licensed child-care homes in single-family zones as home occupations, subject to Texas HHSC licensing. Registered homes: up to 6 kids plus 6 school-age part-time. Licensed homes: up to 12 kids. No external modifications that alter residential appearance.
Texas Cottage Food Law (Health and Safety Code 437) preempts local regulation. Frisco home bakers can sell non-hazardous foods directly up to 50,000 dollars annually.
Frisco does not require a standalone home-occupation permit but does require a Certificate of Occupancy or business registration and compliance with zoning Section on accessory uses. No external signage, no non-resident employees, no customer traffic that disrupts the neighborhood, and no outside storage.
Frisco Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in single-family districts subject to strict limits on employees, traffic, and outside storage.
Frisco prohibits all exterior signage for home-based businesses. No window signs, yard signs, or vehicle lettering parked in driveway.
Frisco home occupations cannot generate customer or client traffic beyond normal residential levels. Typical limit is 2 client visits per day by appointment only.
Frisco property owners must keep lots clear of brush, weeds, and combustible debris exceeding 12 inches under Frisco Code Chapter 38. Violations trigger abatement and liens.
Frisco adopts IRC 2021 and IFC 2021 requiring smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each level. Rentals and resales must have working alarms.
Small recreational backyard fires are permitted in Frisco in approved containers, 25 feet from structures, and under constant adult attendance. Burn bans from county commissioners override.
Frisco is not in a Texas A&M Forest Service designated high wildfire risk zone. The city is primarily suburban with limited wildland-urban interface.
Frisco enforces the International Fire Code as adopted in FMC Chapter 14, which limits residential propane storage. Tanks larger than 125 gallons need Frisco Fire Department permits, setbacks from buildings and property lines, and Texas Railroad Commission compliance.
Outdoor burning is prohibited within Frisco city limits except for small recreational cooking fires. TCEQ 30 TAC 111.219 applies statewide with city opt-in for stricter rules.
All consumer fireworks are prohibited within Frisco city limits year-round under Frisco Code of Ordinances. Possession, sale, or discharge carries fines up to 2,000 dollars per violation.
Frisco permits gas and propane fire pits on residential property. Wood-burning fire pits allowed only with approved enclosure and 25-foot clearance from structures per Frisco Fire Department guidance.
Frisco requires building and plumbing permits for all in-ground pools, spas, and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Plan review includes barrier, electrical (GFCI), bonding, and drainage into city stormwater. Inspection required at steel, plumbing, deck, and final.
Frisco requires hot tubs and spas over 24 inches deep to meet the same barrier, electrical, and permit rules as pools unless equipped with a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Portable plug-in spas under 24 inches typically exempt from building permit.
Frisco requires a 4-foot minimum barrier around pools over 24 inches deep per 2021 ISPSC. Self-closing, self-latching gates with latch 54 inches high. House wall can serve as one side only with alarmed doors or power safety cover.
Frisco regulates above-ground pools holding over 24 inches of water as swimming pools: barrier, permit, and electrical inspection required. Ladders must be removable or enclosed, and pool walls 48+ inches high can serve as the barrier if no climbable surfaces.
Frisco enforces the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act requiring anti-entrapment drain covers and, for single-drain pools, a secondary device (SVRS, vent, or disable). Pool alarms or powered covers required when house is part of barrier. No diving boards without 8-foot depth.
Frisco permits residential Level 2 EV chargers as a minor electrical permit (about 75). No special zoning review needed. Commercial EVSE installations follow 2020 NEC Article 625 and require load calculations for panels over 200A.
Frisco residential driveways require a permit and must be constructed of concrete per engineering standards. Minimum 10 ft wide, maximum curb cut 24 ft for single-family. Driveway aprons must match city standard detail.
Frisco has no general overnight parking ban on public streets. Vehicles may remain on-street indefinitely if legally parked, registered, operable, and moved occasionally to avoid the 72-hour abandoned vehicle threshold.
Frisco Code Sec. 30-58 prohibits parking RVs, boats, trailers, or campers in front yards of residential lots. Must be stored in side/rear yard behind front building line, screened by a 6-ft opaque fence, or inside an enclosed garage.
Frisco Code Chapter 30 allows on-street parking on most residential streets but prohibits parking within 15 ft of fire hydrants, 20 ft of crosswalks, and 30 ft of stop signs. No parking on front yards or unpaved surfaces.
Frisco Code Sec. 30-58 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 1 ton capacity or with more than 2 axles in residential zones. Includes semi-tractors, dump trucks, and stake-bed trucks. Tradesperson vans under the size threshold are allowed.
Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683 and Frisco Code Sec. 30-80, vehicles left 48+ hours on public property, or inoperable/unregistered on private property visible from street, may be tagged and towed after 10-day notice.
Modified exhaust systems, loud car stereos audible more than 50 feet, and prolonged horn use are prohibited in Frisco under City Code and TX Transportation Code 547.604.
Amplified music audible beyond the property line after 10 PM is prohibited in Frisco. Outdoor events in entertainment venues near The Star require special event permits.
Frisco does not specifically restrict leaf blower decibel levels but requires landscaping equipment operation to fall within general noise ordinance hours of 7 AM to 7 PM.
Commercial properties in Frisco must not exceed 65 dBA at residential property lines during day hours or 55 dBA at night. Loading docks near residential zones have additional restrictions.
Frisco lies under DFW Airport northern approach paths and is also affected by McKinney National Airport. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA authority and not subject to local noise ordinances.
Frisco enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM on weeknights and 11 PM to 8 AM on weekends under City Code Chapter 58. Violations are Class C misdemeanors carrying fines up to 500 dollars per TX Penal Code 42.01.
Construction noise in Frisco is permitted Monday through Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM and prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays. Rapid growth in Frisco means active enforcement near residential subdivisions.
Frisco Animal Services enforces barking dog complaints under City Code Chapter 14. Continuous barking over 10 minutes or intermittent over 30 minutes is considered a public nuisance.
Texas has no Good Neighbor Fence Act. Each Frisco property owner is responsible for their own fence unless a written agreement exists. Shared fence disputes are civil matters.
Frisco requires fence permits for fences over 8 feet, masonry screening walls, and any fence in a flood zone. Standard residential wood and metal fences under 8 feet do not need a city permit but HOA approval is typical.
Frisco permits wood, wrought iron, vinyl, and masonry fencing. Chain link is prohibited in front yards of residential districts. Barbed wire and electric fencing are restricted to agricultural zones.
Frisco requires all swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches tall with self-closing self-latching gates per IRC Appendix G and Texas HSC 757.
Frisco enforces a sight visibility triangle at street intersections and driveways. No fence, wall, landscaping, or structure over 30 inches permitted within the 25-foot triangle.
Frisco permits 6-foot fences in side and rear yards and 4-foot fences in front yards under City Code Chapter 30 Zoning. Fences over 8 feet require a permit and engineered drawings.
Frisco HOAs collect assessments under authority of CCRs and Texas Property Code §209.0091-.0094. Payments apply in specific statutory order, 30-day notice required before reporting to credit or initiating collections, and foreclosure requires court order under §209.0092.
Frisco HOAs operate under Texas Property Code Chapter 209 (Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act). Board meetings must be open to members with 72 hours notice, records available for inspection, and annual budget disclosed. Board elections require written ballot option.
Texas Property Code §209.007 requires Frisco HOAs to offer a hearing before levying fines or suspending rights, and §209.0051 requires enforcement policies be adopted and recorded. Owners can request ADR and sue in Collin County district/JP court for declaratory relief.
Frisco HOAs may enforce architectural standards via an ACC under TX Property Code §209.00505. Boards must respond to applications within 30 days or the request is deemed denied (not approved). State law limits HOA bans on solar panels, flags, religious items, and xeriscape.
Frisco HOAs enforce CCRs under authority of TX Property Code §§202-209. Selective or arbitrary enforcement is a defense; owners have 30-day cure rights for curable violations. Recorded CCRs run with the land and bind successor owners.
Frisco requires scaffolding on commercial or multi-story work to comply with the 2021 International Building Code as adopted in City Code Chapter 18, plus OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Scaffolds over 6 ft need guardrails and must be inspected before each shift.
Frisco elevators are regulated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under TX Health & Safety Code Chapter 754. Annual inspections by licensed inspector, 5-year load test, and operating certificate required. Single-family residential elevators (private) are exempt from TDLR but must meet ASME A17.1.
Frisco Property Maintenance Code (2021 IPMC) requires owners to keep structures free of rodents, roaches, and termites. Environmental Health investigates complaints about mosquito breeding, rodent infestations, and unsanitary conditions that attract vermin.
Frisco enforces federal EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule for homes built before 1978. Contractors disturbing more than 6 sq ft interior or 20 sq ft exterior of painted surfaces must be EPA Lead-Safe certified. Most Frisco homes post-date 1978 so few RRP projects occur.
Frisco requires NFPA 13D residential fire sprinklers in many new homes built under FMC Chapter 14, exceeding the typical Texas baseline. Multi-family and commercial structures fall under stricter NFPA 13 systems with Frisco Fire Department plan review and acceptance testing.
Doors in Frisco buildings must follow International Building Code and International Fire Code locking and egress rules adopted by FMC Chapter 14. Single-action unlatching, panic hardware in assembly spaces, and secure-school exception locks have specific Frisco Fire Department review requirements.
Frisco adopts the International Energy Conservation Code through FMC Chapter 14, with local amendments. Builders must meet insulation, window, and HVAC efficiency targets, and Frisco offers limited incentives but does not mandate full LEED-style green certification on private projects.
Frisco childcare centers need Texas HHSC licensing plus FMC Chapter 14 building and fire code compliance. Frisco Fire Department inspects egress, alarms, and sprinklers, while the city building department enforces ADA, occupant load, and outdoor play area standards.
Frisco controls oversized teardown rebuilds through the zoning ordinance rather than a dedicated mansionization code. Lot coverage, height, setback, and floor-area-ratio rules in the underlying zoning district shape what a new home can be on an existing residential lot.
Frisco adopts the International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments. Conditions such as peeling paint, damaged roofs, broken windows, accumulated junk, and inoperable vehicles constitute blight. Code Services issues correction notices typically requiring abatement within 10 days.
Frisco has no municipal snow and ice removal ordinance requiring property owners to clear sidewalks. Snow events in North Texas are rare, and the city relies on natural melt. TxDOT and Frisco Public Works treat major roads and bridges during winter weather events.
Frisco Code of Ordinances requires residential trash and recycling carts to be stored out of public view on non-collection days. Carts may be stored in a garage, side yard behind a fence or gate, or rear yard. Storage in front yards or driveways visible from the street is prohibited.
Frisco requires owners of vacant lots to maintain grass and weeds under 12 inches tall and keep lots free of trash, debris, and hazardous conditions. Code Services mows non-compliant lots after notice and assesses the cost plus administrative fees as a lien against the property.
Frisco allows residential garage sales up to 3 times per calendar year at any given residence, with each sale limited to 3 consecutive days. A free permit is required from the city before the sale and must be posted during the event. Sales hours typically limited to 8:00 AM to sunset.
Frisco does not require landlords to pay relocation assistance when ending tenancies, demolishing buildings, or substantially renovating units. Texas state law preempts most local tenant-protection mandates, leaving displaced renters to rely on lease terms and standard notice periods only.
Frisco landlords may legally refuse to accept Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) applicants. Texas Local Government Code 250.007 preempts cities from requiring landlords to participate in voucher programs, leaving source-of-income status outside protected classes statewide.
Frisco does not require just-cause for ending a tenancy. A landlord may decline to renew a lease without stating a reason, provided proper notice is given. Texas Property Code controls; Frisco has no local ordinance limiting no-fault non-renewals.
Frisco landlords must follow Texas Property Code 92.101 through 92.109 on security deposits. Refunds are due within 30 days of move-out with an itemized list of deductions. Bad-faith withholding triggers treble damages, a one-hundred-dollar penalty, and reasonable attorney fees.
Frisco renters using Housing Choice Vouchers work through the Collin County Housing Finance Corporation and surrounding public housing authorities. Frisco does not run its own voucher program. Participating landlords sign a HAP contract with the issuing authority and pass HUD inspection.
Frisco has NO local rent control ordinance. Tex. Local Gov't Code § 214.902 preempts Texas cities from enacting rent control absent a declared disaster-related housing emergency and governor approval. The Frisco Code of Ordinances contains no rent stabilization chapter.
Frisco does not operate a general rental registration program. Long-term rental landlords are not required to register units with the city. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are separately regulated and must obtain a STR permit. HOA covenants in Frisco master-planned communities often restrict leasing terms.
Frisco has NO local just-cause eviction ordinance. Texas is a no-cause termination state under Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001 — a month-to-month tenancy may be ended by either party on 30 days' written notice without stating a reason. Fixed-term leases may be terminated for breach under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 24.
Frisco crews clear encampments on city parks, creek corridors, and right-of-way under public-property and sanitation rules. Posted notice periods give occupants time to remove belongings and connect with Collin County Continuum of Care services before items are bagged, tagged, and stored or discarded.
Frisco enforces general public-conduct and obstruction ordinances against sitting, lying, or sleeping on sidewalks and in commercial doorways. The city has no homeless-specific sit-lie law but applies right-of-way obstruction and trespass rules to encampment behavior on public property.
Frisco does not operate its own bridge or interim shelter. Unhoused residents access bridge housing through the Collin County Continuum of Care, with the Samaritan Inn in McKinney serving as the largest shelter. City House provides youth bridge housing for ages 5 to 21 across Collin and Denton counties.
Texas does not impose a statewide bed bug disclosure law and Frisco has no separate bed bug ordinance, but landlord habitability duties under Texas Property Code Chapter 92 still require landlords to address infestations that affect health and safety.
Frisco restaurants are inspected by Collin County Health Care Services under the Texas Food Establishment Rules, with scores from routine inspections that are publicly searchable online and posted as required by county and state policy.
Frisco property owners must keep premises free of rodent harborage under city property maintenance and nuisance provisions, with Code Compliance authorized to require abatement when conditions attract rats, mice, or other vermin.
All Frisco food employees must complete an accredited food handler course within sixty days of hire, and at least one certified food protection manager is required at every Texas food establishment under state and county rules.
Only Compassionate Use licensees may deliver low-THC medical cannabis to qualifying Frisco patients, while any home delivery of recreational marijuana remains a state felony with no local authorization possible.
Texas authorizes only the limited Compassionate Use Program for low-THC medical cannabis, and Frisco hosts no licensed dispensary; recreational marijuana sales are illegal statewide and cannot be zoned within the city.
Because Frisco hosts no recreational dispensaries and Compassionate Use facilities are state-sited, traditional retail buffer zones from schools or parks are not part of Frisco zoning, though state drug-free zones still enhance penalties near schools.
Texas law forbids any home cultivation of marijuana, and Frisco residents cannot legally grow even a single plant; only licensed Compassionate Use organizations may cultivate low-THC cannabis under tightly regulated state oversight.
Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Frisco and throughout Texas. TX Health and Safety Code Sec. 481.120 prohibits manufacture and possession of marijuana. Only licensed dispensaries under the Texas Compassionate Use Program may cultivate low-THC cannabis for qualified medical patients.
Recreational cannabis dispensaries are illegal in Texas and not zoned in Frisco. The Texas Compassionate Use Program licenses a limited number of medical cannabis dispensing organizations statewide for qualifying patients. No TCUP dispensary currently operates within Frisco city limits.
Unlike California or New York City, Frisco has no ordinance requiring takeout restaurants to withhold disposable utensils unless customers ask, and Texas state preemption would block such a rule even if proposed locally.
Frisco has no plastic straw ordinance and is preempted by Texas state law from adopting one, so restaurants can continue providing plastic straws by default while many voluntarily switch to paper, agave, or upon-request models.
After the 2018 Texas Supreme Court ruling in City of Laredo v. Laredo Merchants Association, Texas cities including Frisco may not ban or charge fees on single-use plastic bags, leaving consumer choice to retailers and shoppers.
Texas state law preempts local bans on expanded polystyrene foam containers under the same Solid Waste Disposal Act preemption that ended plastic bag bans, so Frisco cannot prohibit foam clamshells used by restaurants and food trucks.
Texas Health and Safety Code §161.0815 makes it illegal to sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products to anyone under 21 in Frisco, with a narrow exemption for active-duty military members born before September 1, 2001.
Frisco e-cigarette retailers must hold a Texas Comptroller e-cigarette retailer permit, comply with HSC Subchapter R, and follow the same 21-and-over sales rule that applies to traditional tobacco products.
Frisco has not banned flavored tobacco or e-cigarette sales, deferring to federal FDA premarket review and Texas state law; menthol cigarettes and most flavored vapes remain available subject to the 21-and-over rule.
Frisco offers WaterWise rebates and landscape conversion incentives encouraging residents to replace high-water turf with native and adapted plants, drip irrigation, and approved turf alternatives.
Frisco uses NTMWD-sourced reclaimed water for select large-site irrigation and operates non-potable distribution at designated developments, with strict cross-connection control and signage required at all reclaimed water points.
Frisco enforces a permanent twice-weekly outdoor watering schedule assigned by address, with no irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. April through October, mirroring NTMWD regional Stage 1 conservation rules.
Frisco utility customers must repair detected leaks promptly and may request a one-time bill adjustment for hidden leaks, while irrigation overspray and visible street runoff trigger code enforcement.
Heavy-duty diesel vehicles over 14,000 pounds idling more than five minutes are restricted in the Dallas-Fort Worth ozone nonattainment area, which includes Collin and Denton counties covering Frisco.
Frisco has not adopted a climate emergency declaration or binding greenhouse-gas reduction ordinance, though sustainability themes appear in the Frisco 2040 framework and regional NCTCOG air-quality programs.
Frisco Comprehensive Plan and Frisco 2040 framework encourage shade-tree canopy, light-colored paving, and parking-lot landscape islands to reduce urban heat-island effects but do not mandate cool-pavement materials.
Frisco does not ban gas-powered leaf blowers, but operation must comply with the citywide noise ordinance, construction-hour limits, and HOA equipment rules in many master-planned subdivisions.
Frisco requires a grading permit for any earthwork over 50 cubic yards or that alters drainage to adjacent lots. Residential lots must slope at least 6 inches in first 10 ft away from foundation. Drainage swales between lots must remain unobstructed.
Frisco requires erosion and sediment control BMPs on all construction sites disturbing 10,000 sq ft or more. Silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilized construction entrance required before grading starts. Inspections occur weekly and after 0.5-inch rain events.
Frisco participates in the NFIP with a Class 6 CRS rating, giving residents 20 percent flood insurance discount. Stewart Creek, Doe Branch, and Rowlett Creek floodplains regulated under Chapter 8.5. Lowest floor must be 2 ft above BFE, stricter than FEMA minimum.
Frisco operates an MS4 stormwater system under TCEQ TPDES Phase II permit TXR040000. Construction sites 1+ acre require SWPPP and Notice of Intent. Residents prohibited from discharging anything but rainwater to storm drains under Chapter 26.
Frisco is a landlocked city in North Texas, approximately 300 miles from the Gulf Coast. There are no coastal development regulations. Texas coastal management applies only to Gulf Coast counties. Frisco's waterfront regulations focus on local creek corridors and lake areas.
Frisco is planning station-area development around the DART Silver Line Cotton Belt rail extension, supporting higher-intensity mixed-use zoning near future stations integrated with the Comprehensive Plan and Frisco 2040.
Frisco zoning is anchored by the Comprehensive Plan and overlay districts for major destinations including Frisco Square, The Star, Toyota Stadium area, PGA HQ, and the planned Universal Studios Frisco campus.
Frisco does not run a state-style affordable housing density bonus program; additional density is negotiated parcel by parcel through planned development zoning and city-council-approved development agreements.
Frisco does not currently authorize a shared electric scooter or bike-share fleet on public right-of-way; private scooter operations on city sidewalks and trails are restricted under municipal rules.
Frisco operates an expanding network of on-street bike lanes and off-street hike-and-bike trails per the Comprehensive Plan, with cyclists required to follow Texas vehicle laws and city trail-use rules.
Commercial loading and unloading in Frisco occurs at site-designated loading zones, with timed restrictions in mixed-use districts and stadium event-day rules around The Star and Toyota Stadium.
Frisco's tree preservation ordinance protects designated species above set caliper thresholds, including post oak, bur oak, pecan, and cedar elm, requiring permits and mitigation for removal during development.
Frisco provides additional protections for heritage and specimen trees — large, mature trees of significant size or species. Heritage trees receive enhanced consideration in the development review process and require stronger justification for removal.
Frisco requires tree replacement when permitted tree removal occurs. Replacement standards specify ratios, species selection, and minimum sizes. The city's rapid development makes tree replacement essential for maintaining urban canopy.
Frisco regulates tree removal through its development standards. Protected trees over a specified diameter require permits for removal. The city's rapid development has made tree preservation an important community issue.
Frisco regulates sexually oriented businesses with strict zoning, licensing, and distance separations from churches, schools, residential zones, and parks under Chapter 6 of the City Code.
Pawnshops, secondhand jewelry buyers, and used-goods dealers in Frisco must register with police, photograph sellers, and report transactions through state-mandated electronic systems to deter stolen-property fencing.
Massage therapy businesses in Frisco must hold a state license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and comply with city zoning, signage, and inspection rules under the Frisco Code.
Tow truck operators working in Frisco must hold TDLR licenses, follow non-consent tow rate caps set by the city, and notify owners within strict deadlines under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308.
Tobacco and vape retailers in Frisco must hold a state Comptroller permit, post age-21 signage, and verify ID for all tobacco and e-cigarette sales under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 161.0815.
Frisco loud-party rules combine noise-ordinance enforcement with Texas underage drinking laws, allowing police to cite hosts who serve minors and to bill repeat-offender properties for response costs.
Frisco bans smoking and vaping in city-owned facilities, parks, public events, and within set distances of building entrances, applying to traditional tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis vapor.
Frisco prohibits aggressive panhandling at ATMs, parking lots, and near intersections, with content-neutral safety rules consistent with First Amendment limits on begging-related ordinances.
Texas bans recreational cannabis statewide, so public marijuana use in Frisco is a criminal offense; only registered Compassionate Use Program patients may possess low-THC products and never consume in public.
Open containers in vehicles and public consumption in non-permitted areas are illegal across Frisco; Toyota Stadium, The Star, and other licensed venues operate under TABC permits that allow on-premises drinking only.
Texas preempts cities including Frisco from setting a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 hourly floor under Local Government Code Section 229.001, leaving employers to follow federal Fair Labor Standards Act rules only.
Texas blocks cities from requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave or paid family leave under HB 4 and the 2023 Regulatory Consistency Act, leaving Frisco workers to rely on federal FMLA unpaid leave only.
HB 2127 (2023), the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, preempts municipal predictive or fair workweek scheduling ordinances. Texas cities cannot require employers to provide advance schedule notice, predictability pay, or rest periods between shifts beyond state law.
Frisco operates under Texas Senate Bill 4, the 2017 anti-sanctuary law that bars local jurisdictions from limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities and imposes personal penalties on non-compliant officials.
Texas Government Code Chapter 673 requires every state agency and any business that contracts with a state agency to register for and use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the work eligibility of new employees. Private-sector E-Verify use is generally voluntary statewide.
Frisco issues residential solar PV permits under the 2020 NEC and 2021 IRC. Typical combined building-electrical permit fee 250-500. Plan review 5-10 business days. Systems under 10 kW residential use expedited review.
Texas Property Code 202.010 prohibits HOAs from banning solar panels on Frisco homes. HOAs may regulate placement for aesthetics only if alternative does not cost 10 percent more or reduce output more than 10 percent. Written HOA denial must cite the statute.
Frisco permits temporary garage sale signs on the property of the sale and limited directional signs in accordance with the city sign ordinance. Signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way, attached to utility poles, traffic signs, or trees. All signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends.
Frisco allows political signs on private property consistent with Texas Election Code Sec. 259.002 and Local Government Code Sec. 216.903, which preempt overly restrictive local regulation. Signs must not exceed 36 square feet, 8 feet tall, and cannot be illuminated or have moving elements. No permit required.
Frisco does not regulate holiday decorations or lighting on residential property through the sign ordinance. Traditional holiday displays including inflatables, lights, and yard figures are permitted. Displays should not obstruct public sidewalks, create traffic sight-line hazards, or violate noise rules with outdoor sound.
Frisco Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3.04 requires full-cutoff fixtures on all non-residential exterior lighting. Max 0.5 foot-candle at residential property lines and 1.0 foot-candle at right-of-way. No dark-sky certification but practical light pollution controls apply.
Frisco Code treats excessive light spilling onto neighboring residential property as a nuisance. Max 0.5 foot-candle at residential property lines applies to non-residential fixtures. Residential-on-residential complaints handled case-by-case by Code Enforcement.
Frisco contracts with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) for residential solid waste collection. Service includes twice-weekly trash pickup, weekly single-stream recycling, and weekly yard waste collection. Carts must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day and removed within 12 hours after pickup.
Frisco offers single-stream curbside recycling through CWD with a 64-gallon cart collected weekly. Accepted materials: paper, cardboard, plastics 1 and 2, aluminum, steel cans, and glass bottles and jars. Participation is not mandatory but is included in the standard utility bill.
Frisco carts must be placed at the curb or alley with wheels toward the house and at least 3 feet of clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and other carts. Carts cannot be stored in public view between collection days; they must be kept behind the front building line or screened from street view.
Frisco provides monthly bulky waste collection for residents at no additional charge. Items must be scheduled in advance through CWD and placed curbside the night before the scheduled pickup. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, appliances (Freon removed), and bundled brush up to 4 feet long.
Frisco enforces a juvenile curfew under Code of Ordinances Chapter 58. Persons under 17 may not be in public places or businesses from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 12:01 AM to 6:00 AM Friday and Saturday. A separate daytime curfew applies during school hours on school days.
Frisco parks are closed from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily unless otherwise posted. Athletic complexes with lighted fields such as Warren Sports Complex may have extended hours for scheduled events. Being in a park after closing constitutes criminal trespass and is enforced by Frisco Police.
Frisco single-family setbacks under Zoning Ordinance: SF-7 district requires 25 ft front, 8 ft side (15 ft on corners), 20 ft rear. SF-10 and SF-12 require larger setbacks up to 30 ft front. Accessory structures 5 ft side/rear.
Frisco SF districts cap residential height at 35-40 ft (2.5 stories). Accessory structures limited to 15 ft. Mixed-use and commercial districts vary; tallest by-right is 12 stories in Frisco Square and 20+ in PD districts near the Star.
Frisco Zoning Ordinance caps residential lot coverage at 45 percent for SF-7, 40 percent for SF-10, and 35 percent for SF-12 districts. Coverage includes primary structure, accessory buildings, covered porches, but not driveways or uncovered patios.
Frisco's garage sales should be conducted during reasonable daytime hours. General noise ordinance standards apply, and many HOAs specify allowed hours for garage sales.
Frisco requires a free garage sale permit for each residential sale, limited to 3 sales per calendar year per household, each up to 3 consecutive days. Permits are obtained online or at City Hall before the sale begins and must be displayed at the sale location during operating hours.
Frisco limits garage sale frequency to prevent residential properties from becoming commercial operations. HOA restrictions often impose additional limits beyond city code.
Frisco requires mobile food vendors to hold a Denton County or Collin County Mobile Food Establishment permit plus a Frisco vendor permit (about 100 annual). Must operate from a commissary, carry current TX Food Handler certification, and pass annual health inspection.
Frisco allows food trucks in most commercial zones with property owner written consent. Prohibited in residential zones except for permitted events. Designated vending at Frisco Square plaza, Toyota Stadium events, and Rail District festivals.
Recreational drone use in Frisco is governed by FAA rules under 49 USC 44809 and the Remote ID mandate. Frisco sits partially within Class B airspace controlled by DFW International Airport, requiring LAANC authorization for flights in controlled airspace. The city prohibits drone launch and landing in most city parks.
Commercial drone operations in Frisco require FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. Much of Frisco falls under DFW International Class B airspace and McKinney National Class D airspace, requiring LAANC pre-authorization. Texas Government Code Ch. 423 limits surveillance of private property without consent.
Door-to-door solicitors in Frisco must obtain a Peddler or Solicitor permit from the Frisco Police Department before operating. Application requires a background check, photo ID, and fee. Permits are valid for specified periods and must be carried and displayed on demand to residents and officers.
Frisco residents may post a No Solicitors or No Trespassing sign at the front entrance, which legally bars commercial solicitors from approaching the door. Violation by a permitted solicitor is grounds for permit revocation and a criminal trespass citation under TX Penal Code Sec. 30.05.
Texas authorizes License to Carry (LTC) holders to carry concealed handguns statewide under Government Code Chapter 411. Since 2021, permitless constitutional carry under HB 1927 also allows most adults 21 and older to carry without a license, with municipalities preempted from added restrictions.
Texas Local Government Code Section 229.001 broadly preempts municipal regulation of firearms, ammunition, knives, and related accessories. Cities cannot adopt or enforce ordinances regulating the transfer, ownership, possession, transport, or discharge of firearms beyond narrow exceptions for discharge in densely populated areas.
Texas authorizes open carry of holstered handguns statewide for adults 21 and older under Penal Code 46.02 and HB 910 (2015). Long guns may be openly carried subject to disorderly conduct limits. Municipalities cannot impose additional open carry restrictions.
Texas Penal Code 46.02(a-1) lets any non-prohibited adult lawfully carry a handgun inside a personally-owned or leased motor vehicle or watercraft without a License to Carry, provided the firearm is not in plain view and the person is not engaged in criminal activity or gang membership.
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212 and Agriculture Code Chapter 251 limit municipal authority to zone or regulate land qualified for agricultural use appraisal. Counties have no general zoning authority, and cities face restrictions on annexing or imposing land use rules on established farms.
The Texas Right to Farm Act, Agriculture Code Chapter 251, protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits and local regulations after one year of operation. SB 1421 (2023) significantly strengthened protections, preempting municipal ordinances that restrict generally accepted agricultural practices.