Mesquite residents receive weekly trash and recycling collection using city-issued carts, and bin placement rules protect traffic visibility and neighborhood appearance. Carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than...
Mesquite residents receive weekly trash and recycling collection using city-issued carts, and bin placement rules protect traffic visibility and neighborhood appearance. Carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection and must be removed from the curb by the end of the day following pickup (typically stored out of public view by 10:00 p.m.). Carts must sit on the paved surface of the street or in the gutter with wheels toward the house and a minimum clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and other carts (usually three feet). Between collection days, carts must be stored behind the front building line, typically in a side yard, rear yard, garage, or screened enclosure. Placement in the street travel lane or blocking sidewalks is prohibited. Violations can result in warnings and fines from Code Compliance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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Mesquite allows gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment during daytime hours, generally 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with no city-wide gas blower ban.
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Outdoor music in Mesquite is allowed but cannot be plainly audible at neighboring residences after 10 p.m.; commercial venues need special event permits.
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial markings cannot park on Mesquite residential streets overnight; semi-trucks and trailers face stricter limits.
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Overnight on-street parking is generally allowed in Mesquite where not signed otherwise, but vehicles cannot remain in the same spot for more than 48-72 hours.
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On-street parking in Mesquite is allowed where not signed otherwise; vehicles must park with the flow of traffic and cannot block driveways, hydrants, or sig...
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Mesquite limits residential fences to 8 feet in rear/side yards and 4 feet in front yards, with corner-lot visibility triangles enforced for traffic safety.
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