Rules for ZIP Code 76209
Denton, TX · Denton County
153 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 76209 is governed by the city of Denton, TX, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Denton's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 76209 based on Denton ordinances.
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Building Safety
8 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
5 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 rulePublic Conduct
5 rules- Aggressive PanhandlingSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseFew
Trash & Recycling
10 rules- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Dumpster RulesSignificant
- Valet Trash RulesSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Recycling RequirementsSignificant
Noise Ordinances
8 rulesAnimal Ordinances
10 rules- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Pet Groomer RulesSome
- MicrochippingSome
- Exotic PetsSome
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Density Bonus LawSome
- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
3 rules- Light Trespass & ShieldingSome
- Dark Sky RulesSome
- Billboard LightingSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- Tiny HomesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Noise from Specific Sources
2 rules- Delivery Truck NoiseSome
- Low-Frequency Bass LimitsSignificant
Fire Regulations
4 rules- FireworksSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsLight
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresHeavy
Solar Energy
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsLight
Short-Term Rentals
7 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Noise RulesSignificant
- Night CapsFew
- Taxes & FeesLight
- Occupancy LimitsLight
Landscaping Rules
7 rules- Artificial TurfFew
- Rainwater HarvestingFew
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Water RestrictionsSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Home CultivationHeavy
- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Rental Property Rules
3 rulesTree Protection
3 rules- Heritage & Protected TreesHeavy
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
- Parkway PlantingSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleFilming & Production
3 rules- Location PermitsFew
- Street ClosuresSignificant
- Production NoiseSignificant
Parking Rules
10 rules- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
- RV & Boat ParkingSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
- Overnight ParkingLight
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
Home Business
5 rulesSign Regulations
4 rulesFence Regulations
4 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsLight
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rulesDrone Rules
2 rulesPublic Health Rules
2 rulesWater Use Rules
3 rulesOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesFew
HOA Rules
1 rule- CC&R EnforcementSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant