Abilene allows home occupations as accessory use in residential zones. Business license and possibly home occupation permit required.
Abilene zoning permits home occupations in residential zones. A business license and/or home occupation permit is required. The business must be secondary to residential use. Common conditions: no external signage, no on-site employees, limited customer visits, no hazardous materials, no noise/odor beyond residential norms. Prohibited: auto repair, manufacturing, retail with walk-ins. Texas has no state-level home business preemption. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist order. Fines $100 to $500 per day. Business license penalties apply.
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Abilene prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towed ...
Abilene, TX
Abilene regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new cons...
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Abilene regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Abilene requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Abilene requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Abilene, TX
Abilene restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisanc...
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