Home occupations in Willis are regulated by Chapter 155 (Zoning Code). Standard home occupation provisions allow quiet home-based businesses with limits on floor use, exterior changes, employees, and customer traffic.
Willis Zoning Code Chapter 155 includes home occupation provisions for residential zones. Standard Texas home occupation rules typically limit the use of the dwelling to 25% for the business, prohibit exterior changes, restrict non-resident employees, and limit customer visits. A small non-illuminated sign may be permitted. Home businesses that generate commercial traffic, deliveries, or noise exceeding residential character standards may violate zoning or §92.21. Contact Willis Planning & Zoning at 936-856-4611 for guidance on your specific proposed home occupation.
Zoning violations for non-compliant home occupations. §92.21 nuisance citations for related disturbances.
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Willis §92.21 specifically prohibits keeping any animal or bird that makes frequent or long-continued sounds unreasonably disturbing neighbors. Animal contro...
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Willis Code §92.21 prohibits sound nuisances that unreasonably annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the peace, comfort, repose, health, or safety of a reasona...
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Willis has no specific leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is subject to §92.21 general nuisance provisions. No ban on gas-powered equipment.
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Willis §92.21 prohibits the use of drums, loudspeakers, and amplifiers to attract attention by creating noise without a city secretary permit. Residential am...
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Driveway construction in Willis requires building permits under Chapter 150 (Building Codes). Zoning Code (Chapter 155) sets off-street parking requirements....
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RV and boat parking in Willis is subject to zoning ordinance (Chapter 155) requirements and Texas Transportation Code. Residential zones may restrict long-te...
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