Texas Property Code 202.010 preempts HOA solar bans statewide. Allen HOAs cannot prohibit solar but may impose reasonable aesthetic restrictions. Panels must be on rear or non-street-facing roof if equivalent production available.
TX Property Code 202.010 (2011 Solar Rights Act) voids HOA covenants banning solar devices. HOAs may require: panels conform to roof slope, not extend above ridgeline, be copper or silver framed if black unavailable. HOA cannot reduce system output more than 10% or add more than 5% to cost. Allen master-planned communities (Twin Creeks, Starcreek, Watters Creek) must comply with state preemption.
HOA enforcement of illegal ban: homeowner may sue for injunction and attorney fees under 202.010(f).
Allen, TX
Allen enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 11 PM to 8 AM weekends under Code of Ordinances Chapter 6, Article VI. Violations are Class C misdemean...
Allen, TX
Allen permits gas and electric leaf blowers during general landscaping hours of 7 AM to 7 PM. No citywide gas ban exists, unlike several California cities. C...
Allen, TX
Commercial properties in Allen must not exceed 65 dBA at adjacent residential property lines during daytime or 55 dBA at night. HVAC, loading docks, and driv...
Allen, TX
Allen prohibits habitual barking that disturbs neighbors under Chapter 2 (Animal Control). Owners may be cited after documented complaints. Texas HSC Chapter...
Allen, TX
Construction in Allen is permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or federal holiday work allowed in residential zones. Allen Code Chap...
Allen, TX
Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet of a property line, or past 10 PM weeknights and 11 PM weekends, violates Allen nuisance ordinances. Allen Event Cente...
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