Rules for ZIP Code 77520
Baytown, TX · Harris County
135 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 77520 is governed by the city of Baytown, TX, home to about 67% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Baytown's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 77520 also covers:
- unincorporated Harris County~30% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
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 77520 based on Baytown ordinances.
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesAnimal Ordinances
11 rules- Chickens & LivestockFew
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSignificant
- Cat RulesSignificant
- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
Fence Regulations
4 rulesSign Regulations
5 rulesParking Rules
8 rules- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesFew
- Overnight ParkingFew
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- Driveway RulesSome
- EV ChargingSome
Rental Property Rules
4 rules- Just Cause EvictionFew
- Rent ControlFew
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Propane StorageSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksLight
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSignificant
Building Safety
6 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesFilming & Production
3 rules- Production NoiseSome
- Location PermitsSignificant
- Street ClosuresSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesPublic Conduct
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
8 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
2 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WaySome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rulePublic Health Rules
2 rulesHurricane Preparedness
3 rules- Storm DebrisSome
- Flood ElevationSignificant
- Roof StandardsSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
8 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesHome Business
5 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Boat Dock PermitsSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlFew
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleHOA Rules
1 ruleAccessory Structures
2 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant