Garland encourages native and drought-tolerant landscaping, and Texas Property Code 202.007 prevents HOAs from prohibiting xeriscaping, drought-resistant plants, or water-conserving turf.
Garland's landscape standards allow and encourage Texas-native and drought-tolerant species (Texas sage, lantana, salvia, blue grama, buffalograss, agave, yucca, native oaks and pecans). The city's water conservation plan promotes 'WaterWise' landscaping using mulched beds, native perennials, and reduced turfgrass area. While developed lots must still meet minimum coverage standards (typically a percentage of the front yard in living plant material), turfgrass is not required - native bed plantings count. Texas Property Code 202.007 protects homeowners from HOA rules that effectively ban xeriscaping, drought-resistant landscaping, or water-conserving turf species, although HOAs can require a written landscape plan. Invasive species such as Chinese tallow, ligustrum, and salt cedar should be avoided. Rebates and educational resources are available through Garland Water Utilities.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Amplified sound in Garland is regulated under Chapter 32; sound 'plainly audible' more than 50 feet from the source after 10 PM is a violation.
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Garland restricts construction noise to daytime hours, with most loud work prohibited overnight and limited on Sundays under Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordina...
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Garland permits leaf blower use under its general noise ordinance, restricting operation to daytime hours with no specific gas-powered ban.
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Garland regulates noise from industrial uses along the I-30 and IH-635 corridors through zoning performance standards and the Code of Ordinances Chapter 32 n...
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Garland generally allows overnight on-street parking in residential areas, but restricts vehicles parked continuously in the same spot for more than 48-72 ho...
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Garland follows Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683, defining vehicles as junked or abandoned if inoperable, unregistered, wrecked, or left on public prope...
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