Pool barriers in Willis must comply with Texas Health and Safety Code §757: minimum 48-inch fence with self-latching gates, openings no larger than 4 inches, placed at least 20 inches from the water's edge.
Texas Health and Safety Code §757 mandates pool barriers for all residential swimming pools in Willis. Required elements include: a barrier at least 48 inches high; self-closing and self-latching gates with latch release at least 54 inches above ground or on the pool side; openings no larger than 4 inches; and placement at least 20 inches from the water's edge. Willis building codes adopted under Chapter 150 incorporate these standards. Barriers are inspected as part of the pool building permit process. Compliance must be maintained throughout the life of the pool.
Class C misdemeanor under TX HSC §757 for failure to maintain required barriers. Failed permit inspections require corrections.
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Willis §92.21 specifically prohibits keeping any animal or bird that makes frequent or long-continued sounds unreasonably disturbing neighbors. Animal contro...
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Willis Code §92.21 prohibits sound nuisances that unreasonably annoy, disturb, injure, or endanger the peace, comfort, repose, health, or safety of a reasona...
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Willis has no specific leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is subject to §92.21 general nuisance provisions. No ban on gas-powered equipment.
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Willis §92.21 prohibits the use of drums, loudspeakers, and amplifiers to attract attention by creating noise without a city secretary permit. Residential am...
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Driveway construction in Willis requires building permits under Chapter 150 (Building Codes). Zoning Code (Chapter 155) sets off-street parking requirements....
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RV and boat parking in Willis is subject to zoning ordinance (Chapter 155) requirements and Texas Transportation Code. Residential zones may restrict long-te...
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