Montgomery County has no countywide dark-sky ordinance — unincorporated land cannot be zoned under Texas law. The Woodlands enforces shielded-lighting deed restrictions. Conroe's zoning code requires full-cutoff fixtures in commercial zones.
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 231 does not authorize Montgomery County to adopt dark-sky zoning in unincorporated areas — counties have no general zoning power. HB 2127 (Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, 2023) further preempts local overreach into state-occupied fields. Outdoor lighting control in unincorporated Montgomery County is therefore largely governed by private deed restrictions. The Woodlands Residential/Commercial Covenants require fixtures to be shielded and non-glaring, enforced by The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration. Conroe Zoning Ordinance Article 10 requires full-cutoff, downward-directed fixtures in commercial and multi-family zones, with light levels not exceeding 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines. Magnolia and Willis generally follow IBC/IECC lighting provisions without standalone dark-sky rules. Unlike Bee Cave or Dripping Springs, no local jurisdiction in Montgomery County holds IDA certification.
Conroe non-cutoff commercial fixture: notice to correct, then Class C misdemeanor fine up to $500. Woodlands covenant violation: Covenant Administration citation and required retrofit. County roadway glare: no direct remedy unless it creates a public nuisance.
Willis, TX
Willis §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 §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 §92.21 general nuisance provisions. No ban on gas-powered equipment.
Willis, TX
Willis §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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