DeSoto provides enhanced protection for heritage or specimen trees—typically large, mature trees of native species such as post oak, live oak, pecan, cedar elm, and bur oak. Heritage status often appl
DeSoto provides enhanced protection for heritage or specimen trees—typically large, mature trees of native species such as post oak, live oak, pecan, cedar elm, and bur oak. Heritage status often applies to trees measuring 24 inches or more DBH. Removal of heritage trees requires a higher level of review, stronger justification (true hazard or unavoidable development conflict), and substantially greater mitigation—often 3:1 or 4:1 replacement ratios or significantly higher tree fund contributions. Builders must design around heritage trees where feasible, and critical root zones must be fenced during construction.
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DeSoto restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zoning districts. Commercial vehicles over one ton rated capacity, semi-tractors, trailers ove...
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DeSoto requires all residential swimming pools with water depths over 24 inches to be fully enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall, per Texas...
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DeSoto generally permits wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link, masonry, and composite fences in residential zones, but each district has specific rules. Fro...
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DeSoto limits residential fence heights based on yard location. Fences in front yards are typically limited to 4 feet tall, while side and rear yard fences m...
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DeSoto requires fences to be structurally sound, properly installed, and maintained in good repair. Posts must be set in concrete footings of adequate depth ...
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DeSoto discourages feeding of wildlife that creates nuisance or public health concerns. Intentional feeding of feral hogs, coyotes, raccoons, and similar wil...
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