Native and drought-tolerant landscaping is encouraged in Keller. TX Property Code 202.007 blocks HOAs from banning xeriscape and water-conserving turf outright. HOA design review can still apply.
Keller residents have strong statutory protection for native and drought-tolerant landscaping under Texas Property Code Sec. 202.007, which was amended specifically to protect water-efficient plant selection and turf grass in residential subdivisions. HOAs in Keller cannot enforce covenants that prohibit drought-tolerant landscaping, composting, water-conserving natural turf, or efficient irrigation systems outright. HOAs may still adopt reasonable design review standards, require that xeriscape plans match the overall community aesthetic, and regulate specific materials, but covenants that effectively prevent water-efficient landscaping are void. Keller itself does not mandate native planting but encourages it through educational outreach and alignment with Fort Worth and Tarrant Regional Water District programs. Popular Texas native species well suited to Keller include live oak, red oak, pecan, Texas sage, Mexican feathergrass, lantana, and black-eyed Susan. Converting traditional turf to native planting beds or low-water groundcover can substantially reduce outdoor irrigation demand and exposure to drought-stage restrictions. New landscape designs on development sites are reviewed through the standard site plan process, including tree preservation, screening, and parking lot landscape requirements in the zoning code.
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Keller requires residential driveways to be paved with concrete or approved hard-surface material. New curb cuts or driveway approaches in the public right-o...
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Keller bans no dog breed. TX Health and Safety Code 822 (Lillian's Law) uses a behavior-based dangerous dog standard. HOAs may privately restrict breeds.
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Keller property maintenance code requires carts to be stored out of street view when not set out for collection. Carts may go in a garage, behind a fence, or...
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