Richardson, TX Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- Chapter 14
- Inspections
- Daily residential patrols
- Vacant Lots
- Same standards as occupied
- Abatement
- City may clean and lien property
Summary
Richardson enforces property maintenance standards under Chapter 14 (Nuisances) and minimum property standards. Properties must be free of trash, debris, and accumulated materials. Code Enforcement conducts daily residential inspections.
Sec. 343.011. PUBLIC NUISANCE. (a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county.(b) A person may not cause, permit, or allow a public nuisance under this section.(c) A public nuisance is:(1) keeping, storing, or accumulating refuse on premises in a neighborhood unless the refuse is entirely contained in a closed receptacle;(2) keeping, storing, or accumulating rubbish, including newspapers, abandoned vehicles, refrigerators, stoves, furniture, tires, and cans, on premises in a neighborhood or within 300 feet of a public street for 10 days or more, unless the rubbish or object is completely enclosed in a building or is not visible from a public street;(3) maintaining premises in a manner that creates an unsanitary
Full Breakdown
Richardson's Code Enforcement division actively enforces property maintenance through daily residential inspections. Chapter 14 (Nuisances) and minimum property standards require that properties be maintained free of accumulated trash, debris, open storage, and other conditions that constitute a nuisance. Properties must maintain structural integrity and exterior appearance. Vacant properties are subject to the same maintenance standards as occupied ones. The city evaluates high grass and weeds, vegetation, fences, open storage, trash and debris, brush/bulky items, minimum property standards, and junk vehicles during inspections. Violations receive notice with a compliance period before citations are issued.
Violations & Fines
Property maintenance violations carry fines up to $2,000 per day. The city may abate nuisances and charge costs to the property owner. Liens may be placed on the property.
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