Irving's tree protection is managed through the Urban Forestry Program, Earthwork + Tree Removal Permit process, and property maintenance codes. Irving holds Tree City USA designation since 2009.
Irving manages tree protection through several mechanisms: the Earthwork + Tree Removal Permit for significant tree removal and land disturbance, the Urban Forestry Program that conducts tree surveys and organizes planting events, and property maintenance codes requiring 14-foot clearance over alleys and tree maintenance on private property. Irving earned Tree City USA designation in 2009, demonstrating commitment to urban forestry standards. The city maintains a Tree Farm for community planting initiatives through Keep Irving Beautiful. Development projects must address tree preservation as part of the site plan review process. The Land Development Code includes landscape requirements that may protect significant trees on development sites.
Unauthorized tree removal on development sites may result in fines and required replacement planting.
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Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
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Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
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Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
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Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
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Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
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Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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