Richardson encourages xeriscape and native-plant landscaping. Texas Property Code 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping, subject to reasonable design standards.
Richardson actively promotes water-wise landscaping through North Texas Municipal Water District programs, WaterMyYard.org, and its own sustainability department. Native Texas species such as Texas sage, Turk's cap, lantana, salvia, black-eyed Susan, and ornamental grasses are encouraged. The City offers educational resources at the Huffhines Park demonstration garden and supports the Texas SmartScape program. There is no ordinance requiring a turf-grass lawn; homeowners may replace sod with beds of native plants, decomposed granite pathways, and mulch, subject to weed-control standards. Under Texas Property Code Section 202.007, HOAs cannot prohibit drought-resistant landscaping or water-conservation turf, though they may require a landscape plan and specify the types of allowed plants. Richardson's landscape ordinance for new construction includes preferences for drought-tolerant and Texas-adapted plants in commercial and multifamily developments.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Under Sec. 5-9(6), it is unlawful to allow an animal to unreasonably bark, howl, crow, or make other loud noise unprovoked for at least 15 minutes or in spor...
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Richardson Code Ch. 13, Art. III, Div. 2 prohibits unreasonably loud noise at all hours. Sec. 13-72 makes it unlawful to create noise offensive to ordinary s...
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Under Sec. 13-75(9), construction noise near residential areas is unrestricted 7 AM to 6 PM weekdays. Before 7 AM, after 6 PM, and on weekends, construction ...
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Junked vehicles that are wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable without current registration or safety inspection may not be kept in public view. Richardson Code...
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Richardson regulates commercial vehicle parking in residential areas through its zoning ordinance and Code Enforcement. Oversized commercial vehicles and pro...
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Richardson does not recognize 'dibs' or reserved parking on public streets. Residents may not block public parking spaces with cones, chairs, or other items,...
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