Irving does not prohibit front yard vegetable gardens. Texas HB 2436 protects homeowners' right to grow gardens. HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic standards but cannot ban food gardens.
Irving does not prohibit front yard vegetable gardens. Texas House Bill 2436 (effective 2023) added Texas Property Code § 202.007(e), protecting the right of homeowners to cultivate edible landscaping, including vegetable gardens, on their property. HOAs cannot prohibit food gardens but may impose reasonable aesthetic standards (such as keeping the garden maintained and weed-free). Irving's property maintenance codes require that all landscaping be maintained in good condition, which applies to gardens as well. Gardens that become overgrown or create nuisance conditions (attracting vermin, unsanitary) may be cited under property maintenance codes. Water restrictions still apply to garden irrigation.
Unmaintained gardens creating nuisance conditions may be cited. No violation for well-maintained gardens.
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Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
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Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
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Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
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Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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