No county generator noise ordinance. No time-of-use restrictions or decibel limits. TX Penal Code Section 42.01 applies to unreasonable noise. Generators unregulated at county level.
There is no county generator noise ordinance in unincorporated Dallas County. Portable and standby generators are unregulated at the county level: no time-of-use restrictions, no decibel limits, and no setback requirements. Only Texas Penal Code Section 42.01 applies if noise is unreasonable. National Electrical Code requirements apply to permanent standby generator installations. HOA covenants may impose placement or screening requirements.
TX Penal Code Section 42.01 only if unreasonable: fine up to $500.
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-283 (Ord. 11192-2022) sets decibel limits by zone: Residential 65/58 dBA Leq day/night, Commercial 67/60, Industrial 70/65, Entertainme...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-280(12) exempts normal property maintenance noise during daytime hours (6 AM-10 PM). Leaf blowers and lawn equipment must comply with d...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-282 designates Noise Zone 3 for manufacturing, industrial, and governmental properties. Sec. 13-283 sets limits of 70 dBA Leq daytime /...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Ch. 29, Art. VII regulates junk/inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles (wrecked, flat tires, expired registration) may not be stored visibly ...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie prohibits R-panel, metal sheeting, and plywood fencing in residential areas. Only wood, masonry, chain link, wood slats, and wrought iron are a...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie requires pool fences at least 48 inches tall with gaps under 4 inches from the ground. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Chain link...
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