Home occupations are allowed in all Allen residential districts as an accessory use under the Allen Land Development Code. Business must be incidental to the residence, conducted by occupants only, and not change the residential character of the property.
Permitted home occupations include tutoring, consulting, telecommuting, online sales, and professional services. Prohibited: auto repair, kennels, welding, food manufacturing for sale on site, and any use generating noise, odor, vibration, or heavy traffic. No more than 25 percent of the home floor area may be used for business.
Zoning violation citations up to 2000 dollars per day. Repeat offenses can lead to civil injunction to cease operation.
Allen, TX
Construction in Allen is permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or federal holiday work allowed in residential zones. Allen Code Chap...
Allen, TX
Allen enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 11 PM to 8 AM weekends under Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Article VI. Violations are Class C misdemean...
Allen, TX
Allen prohibits habitual barking that disturbs neighbors under Chapter 2 (Animal Control). Owners may be cited after documented complaints. Texas HSC Chapter...
Allen, TX
Allen permits gas and electric leaf blowers during general landscaping hours of 7 AM to 7 PM. No citywide gas ban exists, unlike several California cities. C...
Allen, TX
Commercial properties in Allen must not exceed 65 dBA at adjacent residential property lines during daytime or 55 dBA at night. HVAC, loading docks, and driv...
Allen, TX
Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet of a property line, or past 10 PM weeknights and 11 PM weekends, violates Allen nuisance ordinances. Allen Event Cente...
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