101 local rules on file · Pop. 5,195 · Montgomery County
Showing ordinances that apply to Pinehurst, TX
Pinehurst is an unincorporated community with a population of approximately 5,195 in Montgomery County, Texas. Because Pinehurst is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal government or city code. Instead, Montgomery County ordinances apply directly to residential and commercial properties here. The rules below are the county-level regulations that govern your area. Nearby incorporated cities in Montgomery County may have different rules.
Montgomery County prohibits dangerous wild animals under TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 822 Subch. E. Owners must register with Animal Control, carry $100,000 liability, and meet caging standards. Conroe adds local restrictions.
Montgomery County does not ban deer feeding, but TPWD rules under §65.29 TAC restrict baiting during closed season. Conroe and The Woodlands discourage feeding due to urban deer overpopulation and coyote habituation.
These unincorporated areas are also governed by Montgomery County ordinances.
Montgomery County enforces a Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapters 822 and 826. Dogs must be restrained on owner's premises or under direct physical control when off-premises. MCAS enforces; call 936-442-7738.
Texas HHSC licenses home daycares under Human Resources Code Ch. 42 and 26 TAC Ch. 744. Registered (4-6 kids) and Licensed (7-12 kids) categories. Montgomery County cannot zone daycares; Conroe permits them as home occupation.
Texas Cottage Food Law (H&S Code §437.001) allows home-made non-potentially-hazardous food sold directly to consumers up to $50,000/year. CBD/THC products banned. Proper labeling and food handler cert required.
Montgomery County has no sign ordinance for unincorporated residential areas. Business signs in unincorporated areas are subject to state billboard law and HOA deed restrictions only. Most residential subdivision deed restrictions prohibit commercial signage.
Montgomery County has no zoning authority over unincorporated areas and cannot regulate home-based businesses through land use controls. Subdivision deed restrictions are the primary restriction on home businesses. State licensing requirements apply regardless.
Montgomery County has no ordinance regulating customer traffic to home businesses in unincorporated areas. Subdivision HOA deed restrictions often prohibit businesses that generate customer visits or truck traffic. State and federal regulations on commercial operations still apply.
Fire pits and outdoor appliances in unincorporated Montgomery County are subject to county outdoor burning rules and active burn ban status. During burn bans declared by the County Judge, all outdoor burning including fire pits is prohibited. Check current ban status before use.
Montgomery County sits in the Piney Woods with high wildfire risk, especially during drought. The county does not designate formal wildfire hazard zones but uses Local Gov Code Sec. 352.051 burn bans and Texas A&M Forest Service Firewise guidance. Conroe and The Woodlands encourage defensible space voluntarily; no mandatory clearance ordinance exists countywide.
Montgomery County encourages brush clearance around structures for wildfire defense. No mandatory countywide defensible space ordinance exists, but the County Fire Marshal advises maintaining clear zones. Burn bans affect when cleared vegetation can be burned.
Fireworks are regulated under Texas law and by county burn ban authority. During active burn bans, all fireworks are prohibited. Outside of burn bans, consumer fireworks may be used in unincorporated areas but are prohibited within 600 feet of occupied structures in some circumstances.
Texas state law prohibits burning household refuse in Montgomery County on less than 5 acres or within 300 feet of a subdivision. Burn bans may be declared by the County Judge. Burning limbs and leaves may be prohibited during drought. Violations are Class C Misdemeanor (up to $500).
Texas Property Code §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.
Residents may remove trees on private property in unincorporated Montgomery County without a permit. The Woodlands requires RDRC approval for trees over 6 inches DBH. Conroe regulates trees only in subdivision and commercial contexts.
Texas Property Code §202.007 protects artificial turf from HOA bans when used for water conservation. Montgomery County cannot regulate residential landscaping. Conroe requires drainage compliance. Heat stress up to 150°F documented.
Rainwater harvesting is broadly encouraged in Montgomery County. Texas Property Code §202.007 prevents HOAs from prohibiting rain barrels with reasonable restrictions. No county permit required for residential systems.
Montgomery County has no tree ordinance for unincorporated residential areas. No permit is required to trim or remove trees on private property at the county level. Individual subdivisions with HOA deed restrictions may require approval for significant tree removal.
Water restrictions in unincorporated Montgomery County are managed by individual Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA). No uniform countywide watering schedule exists. Check with your MUD for current restrictions and watering schedules.
Montgomery County has no grass height or lawn maintenance ordinance for unincorporated residential areas. No maximum grass or weed height is enforced at the county level. Subdivision HOA deed restrictions commonly impose lawn maintenance standards.
Montgomery County has no weed control or vegetation maintenance ordinance for unincorporated areas. No noxious weed eradication requirement exists at the county level beyond state agricultural law. HOA deed restrictions may impose weed and vegetation standards.
Conroe prohibits overnight street parking 2-6 AM under Code Ch. 74. Montgomery County has no authority to regulate unincorporated street parking beyond safety. The Woodlands pathways and private streets enforce 2-hour rule overnight.
Montgomery County removes abandoned vehicles from public roads under TX Transportation Code Ch. 683 after 48 hours. Conroe Code Ch. 78 Art. III and The Woodlands Township covenants require inoperable vehicles to be screened on private property.
Conroe requires electrical permits for Level 2 EV chargers. Texas Property Code §202.019 bars HOAs from prohibiting EV charging in Montgomery County. Unincorporated installs still need TDLR-licensed electrician. No EV-ready building mandate statewide.
Texas Transportation Code §545.307 restricts commercial vehicle parking on county roads. Commercial vehicles must not obstruct traffic or park for extended periods on county-maintained roads. No additional county ordinance on commercial vehicles in unincorporated residential areas.
Montgomery County does not regulate residential driveway design or materials in unincorporated areas through a countywide ordinance. Development permits are required for driveway construction that connects to county roads. Subdivision deed restrictions may specify surface materials.
Montgomery County has no county ordinance regulating RV or boat parking in unincorporated residential areas. Deed restrictions and HOA rules govern RV and boat storage in subdivisions. Texas Transportation Code applies to vehicles parked on county roads.
Montgomery County has no general street parking ordinance for county-maintained roads in unincorporated areas. Texas Transportation Code applies. Subdivision deed restrictions and HOA rules govern parking within subdivisions. Vehicles abandoned on county roads may be towed.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep must meet TX H&S Code §757 barrier rules statewide. Montgomery County cannot require permits; Conroe requires building + electrical permit under ISPSC 2021 regardless of ground position.
Hot tubs/spas in Texas require NEC 240V GFCI electrical permit in municipalities. Locking safety cover (ASTM F1346) can satisfy TX H&S §757 barrier rule. Conroe requires electrical permit; county has no authority.
A development permit is required from Montgomery County Environmental Health to construct a swimming pool in unincorporated areas. Properties near or in the 100-year floodplain have additional elevation requirements. New permitting fee schedule effective June 2, 2025.
Texas Health & Safety Code §757 requires residential pools to have a barrier at least 48 inches high on all sides. Self-closing, self-latching gates are required. Montgomery County enforces state pool barrier standards through its development permit process.
Pool safety in unincorporated Montgomery County is governed by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 757 and the 2024 International Fire Code adopted by Commissioners Court. Pool chemical storage and electrical safety are covered under the fire code. Development permit inspections verify compliance.
Conroe caps STR occupancy at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2. Montgomery County cannot set STR occupancy rules in unincorporated areas. The Woodlands covenants prohibit STRs entirely in most villages. HB 2127 limits local STR regulation.
Conroe requires $500K minimum STR liability insurance. Texas has no statewide STR insurance mandate. Montgomery County cannot impose one in unincorporated areas. Platform coverage (Airbnb AirCover) often does not satisfy city requirements.
Montgomery County does not require STR registration or permits in unincorporated areas. No county STR policy exists. Property-specific deed restrictions or HOA rules may restrict or prohibit STRs; verify with your subdivision's HOA before listing.
No county-level noise rules specific to short-term rentals exist. General Texas state law disorderly conduct provisions apply. HOA deed restrictions in many Montgomery County subdivisions may impose guest behavior and noise requirements on property owners.
Montgomery County has no parking regulations specific to short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas. Subdivision deed restrictions and HOA rules are the primary source of parking requirements. Street parking on county roads must comply with Texas Transportation Code.
Texas imposes a 6% state hotel occupancy tax (HOT) on STR gross receipts. Montgomery County imposes an additional county HOT. Total combined state and county HOT applies to short-term rentals of 30 days or less. Hosts are required to collect and remit taxes.
Montgomery County cannot require permits for retaining walls in unincorporated areas (no zoning authority). Conroe requires permits under IBC for walls over 4 feet. Lake Conroe waterfront walls need SJRA and USACE approval.
Montgomery County pools must meet TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 757 barrier rules: 48-inch fence, self-closing/self-latching gates, openings under 4 inches. Conroe enforces ISPSC 2021 via Code Ch. 18. State law overrides HOA restrictions.
Montgomery County has no authority to regulate fence materials in unincorporated areas. Conroe city code and HOA covenants in The Woodlands, Bentwater, and Walden on Lake Conroe govern materials. TX HB 2439 preempts city material bans.
Texas common law governs fence disputes between neighbors in unincorporated areas. The Texas Good Neighbor Fence Law (TX Agric. Code §74.001) applies to agricultural fences. HOA deed restrictions may specify shared fence responsibilities in subdivisions.
Montgomery County requires a development permit for fences within or within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain. Outside floodplain areas, no county permit is required for fences on private property. New floodplain regulations took effect October 1, 2025.
Montgomery County has no fence height ordinance for unincorporated residential areas. No countywide height limits exist. Subdivision deed restrictions and HOA rules are the primary source of fence height limits. Development permits may be required for fences in floodplain areas.
Texas treats tiny homes by construction: foundation-built follow IRC Appendix Q (400 sq ft), THOWs are RVs under TX Manufactured Housing Act. Montgomery County cannot zone; Conroe requires 600 sq ft minimum dwelling.
Montgomery County cannot regulate carports in unincorporated areas (no zoning). Conroe UDC requires building permit, 5-foot side setback, 25-foot rear. The Woodlands prohibits metal carports; Walden/Bentwater POAs strict.
Converting a garage into living space in unincorporated Montgomery County requires a development permit. The county has adopted the 2024 IFC and applicable IBC standards. Subdivision deed restrictions may prohibit garage conversions that change property character.
Montgomery County has no zoning authority and therefore no ADU ordinance for unincorporated areas. ADUs on private property require a development permit as structures. Subdivision deed restrictions may prohibit additional dwelling units on single-family lots.
Montgomery County requires a development permit for sheds in unincorporated areas (any structure with a roof and one wall). Properties in or within 100 feet of the floodplain have additional requirements. A notarized acknowledgment is required for detached structures not connected to water/sewer.
Montgomery County Animal Services (MCAS) enforces animal restraint under the county Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance. Barking dog complaints are addressed through nuisance animal provisions under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapters 822 and 826.
Montgomery County has no ordinance restricting leaf blower or outdoor power equipment use in unincorporated areas. No time, decibel, or equipment-type restrictions exist at the county level. Deed restrictions may apply in specific subdivisions.
Montgomery County has no ordinance regulating amplified music in unincorporated areas. Texas Penal Code §42.01 applies if noise is unreasonably loud or provocative in a public place. Residential subdivision HOA rules may restrict outdoor amplified music.
Montgomery County has no countywide noise ordinance. Texas Penal Code §42.01 prohibits disorderly conduct including unreasonably loud noise. Residents in unincorporated areas have no enforceable quiet-hours rule beyond state law.
No county-level construction hour restrictions exist in unincorporated Montgomery County. State law and applicable building permit conditions govern construction activities. Contractors must comply with any applicable city rules if work occurs in an incorporated area.
Montgomery County Parks close at dusk per county rules. The Woodlands Township parks close at 10 PM (most) or dusk (nature preserves). Conroe parks close at 10 or 11 PM. Lake Conroe public access ramps have specific hours. After-hours trespass enforceable.
Montgomery County enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.
Montgomery County does not require garage sale permits. Conroe and Willis also require no permit. The Woodlands allows garage sales with deed restrictions governing frequency and signage placement.
Montgomery County imposes no garage sale time limits. Sellers should follow county noise standards and HOA rules. Woodlands RDRC and Bentwater covenants commonly restrict sales to daylight hours Friday to Sunday.
Montgomery County sets no garage sale frequency limits. Texas sales tax law offers occasional-sale exemption for two sales per year under $3,000. HOAs like Bentwater and April Sound impose their own limits.
Montgomery County has no lot coverage limits in unincorporated areas. Conroe zoning sets district-specific coverage 40-60%. The Woodlands DSC enforces village covenants. Floodplain rules (FEMA/county drainage) limit impervious cover near Lake Conroe and San Jacinto River.
Montgomery County has no height limits in unincorporated areas. Conroe Code Ch. 90 limits SF residential to 35 ft. The Woodlands DSC enforces village-specific heights. FAA Part 77 applies near Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) and Hooks Airport.
Montgomery County cannot enforce zoning setbacks in unincorporated areas — TX counties lack zoning authority under Local Govt Code Ch. 232. Conroe zoning sets setbacks via Code Ch. 90. The Woodlands DSC enforces village-specific setbacks through covenants.
Holiday displays are broadly allowed across Montgomery County. No county permits required. Conroe and Willis have no display restrictions. The Woodlands covenants limit seasonal installation windows to 30 days pre and 14 days post-holiday.
Texas Election Code §259 and Property Code §202.009 protect political signs on private property. Montgomery County HOAs cannot ban them. Conroe caps size at 36 sq ft residential. Remove within 10 days after election.
Garage sale signs in Montgomery County rights-of-way are prohibited under Transportation Code §393.002. Conroe allows temporary signs on private property, max 6 sq ft. The Woodlands covenants limit to sale-day only.
Texas Property Code §202.010 protects solar installations from HOA bans in Montgomery County. The Woodlands RDRC may require placement adjustments but cannot prohibit solar outright. Reasonable aesthetic rules allowed.
Solar installations in Montgomery County require electrical and building permits inside city limits. Conroe issues combined solar permits. Unincorporated areas need only state-licensed electrical work. HOAs cannot prohibit solar per Prop. Code §202.010.
Texas and Montgomery County do not mandate residential recycling. The Woodlands provides single-stream curbside recycling via Waste Management. Conroe offers optional recycling through private haulers. State goal is 40% diversion per TCEQ.
Montgomery County does not provide unincorporated trash service. Residents contract with private haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Texas Pride Disposal). Conroe provides municipal collection weekly. The Woodlands uses Waste Management contracted through township.
Montgomery County does not regulate bin placement in unincorporated areas. Conroe Code Ch. 66 requires bins curbside by 7 AM and removed within 24 hours. The Woodlands covenants require bins stored out of public view between pickups.
Montgomery County operates Environmental Services transfer stations in Conroe and Splendora for resident bulk disposal. Private haulers offer bulk pickup in Conroe and The Woodlands. Illegal bulk dumping prosecuted under TX §365.012.
Montgomery County abates dangerous structures and public nuisances under Health & Safety Code Ch. 343 Unincorporated Area Nuisances. Conroe Code Ch. 38 requires 30-day notice. Costs lien against property under §343.023.
Montgomery County cannot regulate trash bin storage in unincorporated areas. Conroe Code Ch. 58 requires bins screened from street view between pickups. Waste Connections and Republic Services are primary haulers; HB 2127 preempts plastic bans.
Montgomery County has limited authority over vacant lots in unincorporated areas since Texas counties cannot zone or enforce general nuisance codes like cities. High-grass and vacant-lot enforcement applies mainly inside Conroe and other incorporated municipalities; The Woodlands relies on deed restrictions and Covenant Administration for vacant parcel maintenance.
Garage sale items must be removed from yards after sale hours under Conroe property maintenance code. Woodlands RDRC and HOAs enforce same-day cleanup. County imposes no specific rules in unincorporated areas.
Montgomery County has no snow clearing ordinance. Significant snowfall is rare in southeast Texas. General property maintenance requires sidewalks remain free of debris, vegetation, and hazards year-round.
Commercial drone operators in Montgomery County need FAA Part 107 certification. TX Gov Code §423 restricts surveillance imagery. Conroe Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) requires LAANC. Commercial real estate photography common in The Woodlands requires Part 107.
Recreational drone use in Montgomery County follows FAA rules under 49 USC §44809. Lone Star Executive Airport (Conroe) and Hooks Airport class E airspace restrict flights. TX Gov Code §423 restricts surveillance. Texas HB 912 preempts most local drone bans.
Rent control is prohibited statewide under Texas Local Government Code §214.902. Montgomery County and its cities cannot cap rent increases. Landlords may raise rent to market rate with proper notice.
Montgomery County does not require rental registration. Texas HB 1118 limits most local rental registration programs. Conroe has no general registration, though STRs may face separate permitting. Habitability rules still apply under Property Code §92.
Texas has no just-cause eviction requirement. Montgomery County landlords may terminate month-to-month leases without cause on 30 days' written notice per Property Code §91.001. Self-help eviction is illegal.
Montgomery County does not designate vending zones in unincorporated areas — operators work with private property owners. Conroe Code Ch. 22 restricts food truck locations. The Woodlands limits vending to designated events at Market Street and Town Center.
Montgomery County Environmental Health issues mobile food unit permits for unincorporated operations under TX Food Establishment Rules (25 TAC §228). Conroe requires additional city mobile vendor permit. The Woodlands requires township event permit.
Montgomery County has no no-knock registry. Conroe permits posted no-soliciting signs enforced via peddler ordinance. The Woodlands homeowners rely on village covenants and signage. TX Penal Code §30.05 criminal trespass is primary enforcement.
Montgomery County does not permit solicitors in unincorporated areas. Conroe Code Ch. 70 requires peddler/solicitor permit with background check. The Woodlands Township issues solicitor permits under township rules. First Amendment exemptions apply statewide.
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.
Light trespass in Montgomery County is handled through city nuisance codes or civil nuisance suits — no county-level ordinance exists. Conroe and The Woodlands require lighting contained to the source property.
Montgomery County regulates grading and drainage under the Drainage Criteria Manual and Subdivision Rules. Permits required for significant earthwork. No redirecting runoff onto neighbors. Lake Conroe watershed has stricter controls.
Montgomery County is inland and not within the Texas Coastal Management Zone. No coastal development permits apply. Lake Conroe, Spring Creek, and San Jacinto floodplain rules govern waterfront development instead.
Montgomery County requires erosion and sediment controls for land-disturbing activities over 1 acre under TCEQ Construction General Permit. Conroe applies stricter 10,000 sq ft threshold. Piney Woods soils are highly erodible.
Montgomery County enforces stormwater management under its MS4 permit with TCEQ. Post-Harvey 2017 rules increased detention and floodplain standards. Conroe and The Woodlands have strict drainage criteria for development.
Montgomery County participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. The San Jacinto River Authority manages regional flood control including Lake Conroe. New floodplain regulations take effect October 1, 2025. All development within the 100-year floodplain requires a county development permit.
Montgomery County has no countywide tree removal permit system. Texas counties lack tree protection authority on private property. Conroe and parts of The Woodlands require landscape tree preservation during development review.
Montgomery County has no heritage or landmark tree program. The Woodlands preserves specimen Piney Woods pines and hardwoods through deed restrictions and open space reserves, not a formal heritage designation.
Montgomery County does not require tree replacement. Conroe requires replacement planting for subdivision and commercial development. The Woodlands RDRC typically requires 1:1 replacement for approved removals.
Recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries are banned statewide. Only three TCUP-licensed low-THC dispensaries operate in Texas, none in Montgomery County. CBD and hemp retail under 0.3% THC is legal.
Home cannabis cultivation is illegal throughout Montgomery County and Texas. Growing any amount is a state felony under Health & Safety Code §481.120. Only CBD under Compassionate Use is permitted.