Irving encourages native and drought-tolerant landscaping for water conservation but does not mandate native plant usage. HOAs cannot prohibit xeriscaping under Texas law.
Irving does not have a mandatory native plant ordinance but encourages drought-tolerant and native landscaping as part of its water conservation program. Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from restricting xeriscaping or water-efficient landscaping choices. The city's twice-weekly watering restrictions incentivize the use of native and adapted plant species that require less irrigation. Irving's Urban Forestry Program promotes tree planting events with native species. The North Central Texas Council of Governments provides regional native plant lists suitable for the DFW area. Landscaping in new commercial developments must comply with the Unified Development Code requirements for plant material and irrigation.
No violations for using native plants. HOA restrictions on xeriscaping are unenforceable.
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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 ...
Irving, TX
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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