Texas Property Code Β§202.007 protects xeriscaping and native plants from HOA bans. Montgomery County cannot regulate residential landscaping (no zoning). The Woodlands emphasizes native East Texas Piney Woods species.
Texas Property Code Β§202.007 explicitly prohibits POAs and HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving turf, though they may require a landscape plan meeting aesthetic standards. Β§202.010 further protects rain barrels. Montgomery County cannot regulate residential landscaping in unincorporated areas due to lack of zoning authority (Local Govt Code Ch. 231). The Woodlands Development Standards Committee (DSC) has embraced native Piney Woods species β loblolly pine, southern magnolia, American beautyberry, yaupon holly, Texas star hibiscus β as preferred landscaping and requires new home builders to preserve qualifying native trees over 6 inches DBH. Conroe Unified Development Code encourages native and drought-tolerant plants in commercial buffers. Invasive species problems in Montgomery County include Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera), Japanese climbing fern, and giant salvinia on Lake Conroe β TPWD partners with SJRA on aquatic invasive management. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center provides recommended East Texas native plant lists.
Β§202.007 HOA prohibitions are unenforceable β owners can recover attorney fees under Β§5.006 for successful defense. Woodlands DSC native tree removal violations: $500-$2,000 + replacement. Giant salvinia transport to Lake Conroe: TPWD class C misdemeanor.
Willis, TX
Willis Β§92.21 specifically prohibits keeping any animal or bird that makes frequent or long-continued sounds unreasonably disturbing neighbors. Animal contro...
Willis, TX
Willis Code Β§92.21 prohibits sound nuisances that unreasonably annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the peace, comfort, repose, health, or safety of a reasona...
Willis, TX
Willis has no specific leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is subject to Β§92.21 general nuisance provisions. No ban on gas-powered equipment.
Willis, TX
Willis Β§92.21 prohibits the use of drums, loudspeakers, and amplifiers to attract attention by creating noise without a city secretary permit. Residential am...
Willis, TX
Driveway construction in Willis requires building permits under Chapter 150 (Building Codes). Zoning Code (Chapter 155) sets off-street parking requirements....
Willis, TX
RV and boat parking in Willis is subject to zoning ordinance (Chapter 155) requirements and Texas Transportation Code. Residential zones may restrict long-te...
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