The county cannot set a grass-height limit, but cities do. League City bans weeds over 12 inches; Texas nuisance law also treats tall weeds near homes as abatable in unincorporated county areas.
Texas counties have no zoning power, so Galveston County sets no fixed grass-height rule. Cities do: in League City, Sec. 54-33(b) makes it unlawful to allow weeds over 12 inches on a lot or the adjoining unpaved right-of-way. Statewide, Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 343 lets the county abate weeds grown within 300 feet of another residence or commercial establishment in unincorporated neighborhoods. Rules differ by city, so check Galveston, Texas City, or Friendswood codes if your property lies inside a municipality.
League City can mow overgrown lots or rights-of-way and bill the owner; unabated weeds may become a lien. County abatement recovers cleanup costs.
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League City Code Chapter 42, Article II (Ord. 2025-46) defines nighttime hours as 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Amplified sound during nighttime in residential areas i...
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League City exempts construction noise between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM provided it does not exceed 75 dB(A) measured from the nearest residential property. Const...
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League City regulates driveway construction and access through Chapter 125, Article IV (Site Development Standards) and Chapter 98. All driveways must provid...
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League City does not impose a general overnight street parking ban. Vehicles must comply with Chapter 110 parking regulations and not be abandoned (48+ hours...
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Retaining walls in League City require building permits under Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances. Walls exceeding 4 feet in height typically require engine...
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League City Section 125-4.4.3 limits residential fence height to 8 feet in rear and side yards, and 4 feet in front yards. Front yard fences must be at least...
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