Denton requires driveways of concrete, asphalt, or approved material. Max 24-ft width at property line. Parking on grass or dirt prohibited in residential.
The Denton Development Code and Chapter 22 (Streets and Sidewalks) regulate driveway construction and use. Residential driveways must be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or city-approved impervious materials and maintained in good repair. Maximum driveway width is 24 feet at the property line; circular driveways require site plan approval. All vehicles parked on residential property must rest on an improved surface; parking on unimproved surfaces (grass, dirt, gravel in certain zones) violates property maintenance standards. Driveway approaches connecting to the public right-of-way require a permit from Engineering Services. The approach must be ADA-compliant with proper drainage to prevent stormwater runoff onto adjacent properties or the public roadway. Existing gravel driveways in older neighborhoods may be grandfathered but cannot be expanded without upgrading to approved materials.
Code compliance notice with 30-day cure for surface violations. Fine up to $500 per occurrence. Unpermitted approach: removal at owner expense.
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Denton Code Sec. 6-9 prohibits any animal from creating noise that interferes with neighbors' reasonable enjoyment of their property. Residents within 300 fe...
Denton, TX
Denton Sec. 17-20 uses a reasonableness standard rather than fixed decibel limits for most noise sources. The one specific numeric limit is 70 dBA at the eve...
Denton, TX
Denton Code Ch. 17, Art. II (Sec. 17-20) prohibits noise of such character, intensity, and duration as to substantially interfere with comfortable enjoyment ...
Denton, TX
Denton allows wood, masonry, iron, chain link, vinyl, and composite fencing. Tarps, pallets, and corrugated metal prohibited as permanent fencing.
Denton, TX
Denton requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 ft exposed height, with PE-stamped design. Drainage provisions required for all walls.
Denton, TX
Denton DDC Sec. 7.8 limits fences to 4 ft in front yards and 8 ft in side/rear yards. Corner lot sight triangle: 3 ft within 25 ft of corner.
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