Grand Prairie Ch. 23 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks) addresses sidewalk maintenance. Property owners are generally responsible for sidewalk maintenance adjacent to their property. The city's Street Services department handles public infrastructure.
Grand Prairie Code Chapter 23 (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Easements and Other Public Ways) addresses sidewalk construction, maintenance, and repair. In Texas, property owners are generally responsible for maintaining sidewalks adjacent to their property, including repair of damage caused by tree roots or settling. The city's Street Services department handles repair and maintenance of public streets and infrastructure. Section 23-7 addresses vacating and abandoning streets and public ways. Property owners may be required to construct sidewalks as part of new development per the Unified Development Code. The city may repair sidewalks as part of capital improvement projects and may assess costs to adjacent property owners in some circumstances.
Damaged sidewalk creating hazard: property owner may receive notice to repair. City may perform work and assess costs.
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-283 (Ord. 11192-2022) sets decibel limits by zone: Residential 65/58 dBA Leq day/night, Commercial 67/60, Industrial 70/65, Entertainme...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-280(12) exempts normal property maintenance noise during daytime hours (6 AM-10 PM). Leaf blowers and lawn equipment must comply with d...
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-282 designates Noise Zone 3 for manufacturing, industrial, and governmental properties. Sec. 13-283 sets limits of 70 dBA Leq daytime /...
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Grand Prairie Ch. 29, Art. VII regulates junk/inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles (wrecked, flat tires, expired registration) may not be stored visibly ...
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Grand Prairie prohibits R-panel, metal sheeting, and plywood fencing in residential areas. Only wood, masonry, chain link, wood slats, and wrought iron are a...
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Grand Prairie requires pool fences at least 48 inches tall with gaps under 4 inches from the ground. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Chain link...
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