Dallas County allows front yard vegetable gardens. Texas HB 1686 (2023) prohibits HOAs and municipalities from banning residential vegetable gardens. The City of Dallas does not restrict edible landscaping as long as property maintenance standards are met.
Texas House Bill 1686, effective September 1, 2023, added Section 202.007 to the Texas Property Code, explicitly prohibiting property owners' associations from restricting a property owner's right to cultivate edible plants on their property. This protection extends to front yards throughout Dallas County. The City of Dallas does not have an ordinance prohibiting front yard vegetable gardens. Edible landscaping, raised beds, container gardens, and in-ground vegetable plots are all permissible. Property maintenance standards still apply — gardens must be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. Vegetation exceeding 12 inches in height must be properly maintained (this refers to weeds, not intentional garden plants, but unkempt gardens could trigger complaints). Water conservation may affect irrigation during drought restrictions. The City of Dallas has community garden programs and supports urban agriculture initiatives. Other municipalities within Dallas County (Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, etc.) similarly allow front yard gardens under state law protection.
No penalty for having a front yard garden. Property maintenance violations for neglected or unsightly gardens: up to $500/day in the City of Dallas.
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