113 local rules on file · Pop. 1,035 · Collin County
Showing ordinances that apply to Westminster, TX
Westminster is an unincorporated community with a population of approximately 1,035 in Collin County, Texas. Because Westminster is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal government or city code. Instead, Collin County ordinances apply directly to residential and commercial properties here. The rules below are the county-level regulations that govern your area. Nearby incorporated cities in Collin County may have different rules.
No Collin County cap on rental nights per year. Texas Comptroller HOT applies only to stays under 30 days; rentals 30+ days become exempt residential tenancies under TX Property Code Ch. 92.
No Collin County parking rules for STRs in unincorporated areas. Guests park on-property or along county roads where not blocking right-of-way. Cities impose off-street parking minimums for STRs.
These unincorporated areas are also governed by Collin County ordinances.
Collin County does not require STR insurance. Most platforms provide host protection (Airbnb AirCover 1M, Vrbo 1M liability). Commercial STR insurance recommended; homeowners policies often exclude rental activity.
Collin County adopts IRC Appendix G pool barrier standards: minimum 48-inch fence, self-closing self-latching gate, no openings over 4 inches. Applies through city building departments; unincorporated county enforces via state drowning-prevention tort standards.
Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep or 5,000 gallons count as regulated pools under IRC Appendix G and require barriers. Collin County has no permit in unincorporated areas; cities require permits typically for pools over 24 inches.
Collin County requires no pool permit in unincorporated areas but mandates septic review if the pool affects the OSSF drainfield. Cities within Collin require building, electrical, and plumbing permits for pools.
Hot tubs with locking lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from pool fencing under TX H and S Code 757. Electrical permit still required in cities. Unincorporated Collin County has no permit.
Collin County follows Virginia Graeme Baker Act for public pool anti-entrapment. Residential pools governed by TX Health and Safety Code 757 (pool enclosure law for child safety). Alarms required on direct-access doors in cities.
TX Health and Safety Code 822.101-116 governs dangerous wild animals (lions, tigers, bears, non-human primates, crocodilians over 6 feet). Collin County Commissioners Court has adopted a dangerous wild animal registration requirement with 100,000 dollar liability insurance.
Backyard chickens are unrestricted in unincorporated Collin County. No permit, coop setback, hen limit, or rooster ban. Agricultural character of eastern Collin County (Farmersville, Blue Ridge, Nevada) makes poultry common. HOAs in master-planned communities often prohibit them.
Texas Health and Safety Code 822.047 prohibits breed-specific legislation. Collin County cannot ban pit bulls, Rottweilers, or any breed. Regulation is behavior-based under Lillian's Law (HSC 822.041-042) for dangerous dogs only.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 62.0125 restricts feeding of free-ranging deer in CWD-monitored counties. Collin County is not currently a CWD containment zone. Feeding deer on private land is legal, but baiting for hunting has seasonal rules. Feeding coyotes and feral hogs strongly discouraged.
Unincorporated Collin County has no numeric limit on dogs or cats per household. All animals must be vaccinated against rabies per TX HSC 826.021 and county rabies order. Kennels (4+ adult dogs for breeding) may need state licensing under TX Occ Code 802.
Beekeeping is broadly permitted in unincorporated Collin County. TX Agriculture Code 131 governs apiary registration with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS) at Texas A&M. Six or more colonies require registration. No county setback rules.
Collin County Order on Rabies and Animal Control requires dogs to be restrained on owner's property or leashed off-property. Dogs at large are subject to impoundment. TX Health and Safety Code 822.042 on dangerous dogs also applies.
Collin County has no tree preservation ordinance for unincorporated areas. Property owners may remove trees from their land without county permits. Cities within the county (Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, Prosper) enforce tree preservation ordinances requiring permits and replacement inches for protected species.
Collin County follows TX A&M Forest Service oak wilt guidance: do NOT prune oak trees between February 1 and June 30 to prevent spread of Bretziella fagacearum. Wound dressing required immediately on any oak cuts year-round. No countywide tree protection ordinance; cities set their own rules.
Texas strongly encourages native/drought-tolerant landscaping. TX Property Code 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving turf. Collin County has no mandates but NTMWD and member cities offer rebates for native plant conversions and smart irrigation.
Artificial turf is legal across Collin County with no countywide restrictions. TX Property Code 202.007 limits HOA bans on water-conserving landscaping but HOAs may impose reasonable standards on material quality and installation. Cities within the county allow turf in backyards universally; some restrict front-yard turf.
Collin County has no countywide grass height ordinance for unincorporated residential properties beyond the general public nuisance standard in Health & Safety Code 342.004. Cities within the county (Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen) typically enforce 12-inch maximum grass height. HOAs fill enforcement gaps in most subdivisions.
Collin County enforces public nuisance weed abatement under HSC 342.004 only within 5000 ft of incorporated city limits and only when weeds exceed 48 inches. Beyond that, HOAs and deed restrictions govern. Cities within the county enforce much stricter weed/grass ordinances.
Rainwater harvesting is strongly protected by Texas law. TX Property Code 202.007 preempts HOA bans on rain barrels and rainwater collection systems. Tax Code 151.355 exempts rainwater harvesting equipment from state sales tax. Collin County imposes no countywide restrictions.
Collin County is served primarily by North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) which enforces year-round twice-per-week watering limits across member cities and unincorporated areas receiving NTMWD water. No watering 10am-6pm April-October. Stage 1 drought restrictions are the baseline; Stage 2-4 tighten further.
Collin County unincorporated areas have no zoning and therefore no home occupation permit requirement. Texas Local Government Code 231 limits county regulatory power. Residents must still comply with city rules if inside Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Allen, or Wylie limits.
No customer traffic limits exist at the Collin County level for home businesses in unincorporated areas. Cities within the county typically restrict home occupations to 2-5 customer visits per day and prohibit on-site customer parking beyond the driveway. HOAs frequently prohibit all customer traffic.
Collin County cannot zone unincorporated areas under Texas Local Government Code. Home-based businesses operate freely in unincorporated areas subject only to state licensing (cottage food, contractor, professional licenses), deed restrictions, and HOAs. Cities within the county apply home-occupation zoning restrictions.
Collin County imposes no sign regulations on unincorporated residential home businesses. TXDOT regulates signs in rights-of-way. Cities within the county typically prohibit commercial signage on residential lots or limit to one small professional nameplate under 2 sq ft.
Registered and licensed home daycares in unincorporated Collin County must comply with Texas HHSC minimum standards under 26 TAC Ch. 744-747. County has no separate home daycare permit; cities within Collin (Plano, McKinney, Frisco) add local home occupation rules.
Texas Cottage Food Law (HSC Chapter 437 Subchapter A) allows home-based production and sale of non-hazardous foods statewide with no county permits. Collin County imposes no additional rules. Annual gross income cap 50000. Labeling, food handler training, and no-permit-inspection rules apply.
Collin County has no zoning authority over ADUs in unincorporated areas. Property owners may build accessory dwelling units, guest houses, or casitas without county zoning approval, subject only to IRC building permits, septic permits (On-Site Sewage Facility rules), and any deed restrictions/HOA rules.
Carports in unincorporated Collin County require building permits for permanent structures attached or with foundations, but metal carports placed on gravel/dirt without foundation often qualify as temporary and are permit-exempt if under 200 sq ft. No county setback or material rules. HOAs often ban metal carports.
Sheds in unincorporated Collin County require a building permit only if over 200 sq ft (per IRC) or if electrical/plumbing is installed. No setback or height limits at county level. Floodplain Development Permit required if in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.
Garage conversions in unincorporated Collin County require building permits for any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work under IRC. No zoning limits apply since counties cannot zone. Conversions affecting septic loading require OSSF review. HOAs and deed restrictions commonly prohibit or tightly regulate conversions.
Tiny homes on foundations are regulated in unincorporated Collin County only through IRC building code (min 70 sq ft habitable room, IRC Appendix Q for tiny houses under 400 sq ft). Tiny homes on wheels are RVs under TX Transportation Code and cannot legally serve as permanent residences outside RV parks.
Collin County has no leaf-blower ordinance. Use is unrestricted in unincorporated areas. TX Penal Code 42.01 is the only backstop for early morning or late night use. Plano and Frisco cities restrict gas blowers to 7 AM to 8 PM.
Collin County has no countywide construction hour ordinance for unincorporated areas. Construction noise is governed only by TX Penal Code 42.01 disorderly conduct. Cities within the county (Plano, Frisco, McKinney) set their own limits, typically 7 AM to 9 PM weekdays.
Aircraft noise is federally preempted under 49 USC 40103. Collin County sits under DFW International Class B airspace and is near McKinney National Airport (TKI) and Aero Country (T31). Noise complaints go to FAA, not the county.
Collin County does not zone, so commercial operations in unincorporated areas have no noise performance standards. Quarries, truck yards, and warehouses along US 75 and US 380 operate without county decibel limits. State disorderly conduct law applies.
Vehicle noise in unincorporated Collin County is governed by TX Transportation Code 547.604 requiring functioning mufflers and 547.605 banning muffler cutouts. No county decibel limit. DPS and Sheriff enforce on county roads.
Unincorporated Collin County has no amplified music ordinance. Loud parties and outdoor sound systems fall under TX Penal Code 42.01(a)(5). Sheriff deputies respond to complaints and may cite for disorderly conduct after warning.
Unincorporated Collin County has no numeric quiet hours or decibel ordinance. TX Penal Code 42.01(a)(5) disorderly conduct applies to unreasonable noise between 10 PM and 7 AM, enforced by Collin County Sheriff. Most residents live within Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, or Richardson city limits where municipal noise codes apply.
Collin County Animal Services enforces barking complaints under TX Health and Safety Code 822 and county animal control rules. Persistent barking more than 20 minutes can trigger a nuisance animal complaint. Collin County Animal Services operates at 4750 Community Ave, McKinney.
No fence permit required in unincorporated Collin County. Building permits are generally only required for septic, floodplain, and on-site sewage facilities. Electric fences used for livestock need no county permit. Cities issue their own fence permits.
TX Health and Safety Code 757 and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) adopted statewide require residential pool barriers: 48-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates, latch 54 inches from ground. Enforced by Collin County Development Services via building permits.
No material restriction from Collin County for unincorporated fences. Wood, vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, barbed wire (rural), and hog wire are all permitted. HOA deed restrictions under TX Property Code 202 often limit residential subdivisions to cedar board-on-board or wrought iron.
Collin County does not publish a sight triangle ordinance. TxDOT maintains clear zones along state roads. Common-law negligence standards require property owners to avoid obstructing sight distance at intersections. Typical municipal standard is 25-foot triangle with max 30-inch height.
Texas has no Good Neighbor Fence Act. Each owner pays for their own fence. TX Civil Practice and Remedies Code 125 covers nuisance. Boundary disputes resolved via survey and civil suit. Collin County offers no mediation service for fence disputes.
Collin County does not zone and imposes no fence height limit in unincorporated areas. Property owners may build fences of any height subject to TX Property Code 202 HOA rules and corner visibility common-law duties. Cities set their own limits, typically 6 feet back, 4 feet front.
Collin County is not in a designated WUI severity zone like Central TX Hill Country but contains wildland-urban interface areas along the East Fork Trinity, Lavon Lake shoreline, and rural eastern grasslands. Fire risk peaks during summer drought when KBDI exceeds 600.
Collin County has no countywide defensible space statute like western states but recommends 30 ft of cleared vegetation around structures in the wildland-urban interface. Property owners must maintain property free of fire hazards; overgrown lots may be declared public nuisances under Health & Safety Code 342.
Consumer fireworks (1.4G) are legal in unincorporated Collin County during state-authorized periods (June 24-July 4 and Dec 20-Jan 1) unless Commissioners Court issues a fireworks restriction under Local Government Code 352.051. Aerial sticks/fins prohibited statewide. Cities within Collin County generally ban all consumer fireworks within city limits.
Backyard recreational wood fires in unincorporated Collin County are allowed outside of burn bans when limited to approved containers or contained pits under 3 ft diameter burning only clean wood. No trash burning. Must be attended with hose/extinguisher available and setback 25 ft from property lines where possible.
Smoke alarms required in all Texas residential dwellings under TX Health & Safety Code 766.003 and International Residential Code adopted countywide. Landlords must install and maintain working alarms per Property Code 92.251-92.262; tenants responsible for battery replacement after move-in.
Collin County allows residential fire pits in unincorporated areas subject to TCEQ 30 TAC 111.209 outdoor burning rules and any active burn ban declared by Commissioners Court. Gas/propane fire pits remain legal during burn bans. Wood-burning pits require clear 10+ ft buffer from structures and constant attendance.
Outdoor burning in unincorporated Collin County follows TCEQ 30 TAC 111.209 rules: permitted for domestic waste, yard trimmings, and land clearing only, with no burning of household garbage, tires, treated lumber, or plastics. Burning prohibited when Commissioners Court issues a burn ban (common June-September drought).
TX Transportation Code Ch. 683 governs abandoned vehicles statewide. A vehicle is presumed abandoned after 48 hours on public property or 5 days if inoperable. Collin County and cities follow the state framework with 10-day impound notice.
Texas Property Code §202.019 prohibits HOAs from banning EV charging stations, effective September 2021. Collin County cities permit Level 2 chargers under standard electrical permits ($75-150). No local EV mandates for new construction.
Cities in Collin County require paved driveways of concrete or asphalt with maximum 20-foot curb cuts for single-family homes. Unincorporated county permits gravel driveways. Parking on grass is banned in most cities.
Unincorporated Collin County roads have no posted parking restrictions outside school zones and fire lanes. Incorporated cities set their own street parking rules, typically 24-72 hour limits with wheels-to-curb requirements.
Collin County has no countywide overnight parking ban. Cities typically prohibit overnight parking in parks, commercial lots, and some residential streets. HOA deed restrictions are the most common source of overnight bans.
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or 22 feet are banned from residential streets and driveways in all major Collin County cities overnight. TX Transportation Code §621.301 governs weight limits countywide.
Collin County does not regulate RV or boat storage on unincorporated residential lots, but nearly all HOAs prohibit visible RV parking. Cities require side or rear yard storage behind a 6-foot screening fence, with 48-72 hour loading exemptions.
TX Local Government Code §214.902 preempts rent control statewide. Collin County cities cannot impose rent ceilings or rent stabilization on private residential property. Governor declaration of housing emergency is the only exception.
Collin County does not operate a rental registration program. Unincorporated rental properties are governed only by Texas Property Code Chapter 92 habitability standards. Incorporated cities like Plano, Frisco, and McKinney set their own rules.
Collin County follows Texas Property Code Chapter 24 for evictions. No just-cause eviction requirement exists; landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice for any non-discriminatory reason. Texas is a landlord-friendly state.
Food trucks in Collin County require a Texas DSHS mobile food unit permit and a local health department permit from each city or from Collin County Environmental Services for unincorporated commissary operations.
Collin County cities restrict food truck vending to designated commercial and mixed-use zones. Residential zones typically prohibit food truck sales except at permitted special events or HOA-sponsored functions.
Collin County has no countywide bin placement rule. City ordinances and private hauler contracts govern curb timing, typically placing bins out no earlier than 6 PM the night before pickup and removing by end of collection day.
Collin County unincorporated residents contract directly with private haulers such as Community Waste Disposal or Republic Services. The county does not run collection routes. Cities contract services separately with weekly pickup typical.
Collin County has no mandatory recycling ordinance. Recycling is voluntary in unincorporated areas. Cities like Plano, Allen, and Frisco offer curbside single-stream recycling through their franchised haulers.
Collin County operates the Melissa Transfer Station and partners on regional disposal. Bulky items for unincorporated residents go to 121 Regional Disposal Facility in Melissa or private transfer stations, with fees by weight.
Collin County follows Texas Election Code and Transportation Code on political signs. Signs on private property with owner permission are protected. Signs in state right-of-way are prohibited and removed by TxDOT.
Collin County has no ordinance restricting seasonal holiday displays on private property. HOAs commonly impose removal deadlines within 30 days after the holiday. Displays in right-of-way are not permitted.
Collin County does not regulate garage sale signs on private property in unincorporated areas. Signs in TxDOT or county road right-of-way are subject to removal. Most cities require signs be removed within 24 hours of sale end.
Collin County HOA assessments governed by TX Property Code 209.0057. HOA may foreclose for unpaid assessments only after expedited judicial foreclosure (Rule 736). Late fees must be reasonable; interest capped by declaration.
Collin County HOA Architectural Control Committees govern per TX Property Code 209.00505. ACC must respond in writing within 30 days or approval is presumed. Member appeals go to HOA board.
Collin County HOAs follow TX Property Code Chapter 209 (Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act): open board meetings, 72-hour notice, members may attend and record, written minutes required. County has no supplementary rules.
Collin County HOA disputes follow TX Property Code 209.007 ADR procedure: written notice, 30-day cure period, member may request hearing before board before fines. Civil suits filed in Collin County District Court.
CCRs enforceable as restrictive covenants under TX Property Code 202. HOA must give written notice and cure opportunity before enforcement. Attorney fees recoverable by prevailing party per TX Prop Code 5.006.
Commercial drone operators in Collin County must hold FAA Part 107 certification. TxDOT and local law enforcement may require coordination for filming on roads. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 lists 21 lawful commercial uses.
Collin County follows FAA Part 107 and the Remote ID Rule. Texas Government Code Chapter 423 limits drone imaging of private property and critical infrastructure. No countywide drone ordinance beyond state and federal law.
Several Collin County cities maintain no-knock registries where residents opt out of door-to-door solicitation. Unincorporated areas rely on posted no solicitation signage enforced under Texas criminal trespass statutes.
Collin County does not issue solicitor permits for unincorporated areas. Most Collin County cities require peddler or solicitor permits with background checks. Posted no-solicitation signs on private property are enforceable under trespass law.
Collin County and its cities operate under TPDES MS4 Phase II permits requiring stormwater management plans, illicit discharge bans, and construction site runoff controls for disturbances over 1 acre.
Erosion control on Collin County construction sites follows TCEQ CGP TXR150000 and city engineering standards. Silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilized entrances required on all disturbances over 1 acre.
Grading and drainage work over 1 acre requires a Collin County or city engineering permit plus TCEQ CGP. Sites must drain positively away from foundations with 6-inch fall in first 10 feet.
Collin County participates in NFIP with floodplain management ordinances. Lake Lavon and Lake Ray Hubbard drive FEMA Zone AE and shaded X designations. New construction in SFHA must elevate 1-2 ft above BFE.
Collin County parks close at dusk unless a special-use permit is issued. Myers Park and Event Center and other county parks post hours. Parks and Open Space Department enforces closures through Sheriff deputies.
Collin County has no countywide juvenile curfew ordinance. Cities such as Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Allen enforce local curfews, typically 11 PM to 6 AM for minors under 17, with parental, work, and emergency exceptions.
Recreational cannabis dispensaries are prohibited statewide. Only three TCUP licensees operate in Texas under the Compassionate Use Program with no dispensary located in Collin County. Delta-8 and hemp retailers operate under separate DSHS rules.
Home cannabis cultivation is illegal throughout Collin County. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 481.121 makes marijuana possession and cultivation a criminal offense, with penalties scaling by amount from Class B misdemeanor to first-degree felony.
Solar panel installs in Collin County require an electrical/building permit ($200-400) and interconnection agreement with Oncor or CoServ. TX Property Code §202.010 limits HOA restrictions on solar devices.
TX Property Code §202.010 broadly prohibits HOAs from banning solar panels. HOAs may only impose restrictions that do not substantially increase cost (>10%) or decrease efficiency (>10%).
Collin County may enforce overgrown vegetation and nuisance conditions on vacant lots under Health and Safety Code Chapter 343. No proactive lot inspection program; complaint-driven enforcement through Environmental Health Services.
Collin County does not regulate garage sales in unincorporated areas. Cities like Plano, Frisco, and McKinney require permits and limit sales per year. Sales tax collection exempt under occasional sales rule.
Collin County enforces nuisance abatement under Health and Safety Code Chapter 343 in unincorporated areas. Accumulated rubbish, stagnant water, and rats or vermin conditions can trigger orders from Environmental Health Services.
Collin County has no snow or ice clearing ordinance for sidewalks. DFW area snow events are rare. TxDOT handles state highways and FM roads; counties treat major unincorporated roads during winter storms.
Collin County has no unincorporated-area ordinance regulating trash bin storage. Residents typically store bins out of public view between pickups. HOAs often impose stricter rules than any government code.
Collin County defers scaffold safety to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L and the IBC as adopted by each municipality. Unincorporated county has no scaffold permit, but commercial jobsites must follow federal fall-protection rules above 10 feet.
Pest control in Collin County is licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture under Occupations Code Ch. 1951. Commercial applicators must hold a TDA Structural Pest Control Service license; homeowners treating their own property are exempt.
Pre-1978 homes in Collin County fall under EPA RRP Rule (40 CFR 745). Contractors must be EPA Lead-Safe certified; violations up to 37,500 per day. Landlord disclosure required under HUD lead rule.
Texas TDLR regulates elevators statewide under TX Health and Safety Code Ch. 754 and 16 TAC Ch. 74. Annual inspection required; certificate posted in cab. Unincorporated Collin County elevators fall under state rules only.
Collin County cities cap single-family lot coverage at 40-50% of total lot area including house, garage, and accessory structures. Impervious surface limits run 50-70% depending on zoning district.
Collin County is under DFW International Airport and Addison Airport airspace protection. Cities cap residential height at 35-40 ft (2.5-3 stories). Structures over 200 ft require FAA Form 7460-1 notification.
Collin County has no zoning authority in unincorporated areas, so setbacks come from platted deed restrictions. Cities set typical residential setbacks of 25 ft front, 10 ft rear, 5-7.5 ft sides.
Collin County has no dark-sky ordinance. Cities regulate lighting through zoning performance standards requiring full cut-off fixtures on commercial sites and maximum 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines.
Light trespass across property lines in Collin County is addressed through city nuisance codes and zoning illuminance caps of 0.1-0.5 foot-candles at residential boundaries. No statewide light-trespass law exists.