Rules for ZIP Code 78520
Brownsville, TX · Cameron County
64 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 78520 is governed by the city of Brownsville, TX, home to about 94% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Brownsville'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 78520 based on Brownsville ordinances.
Environmental Rules
3 rulesSolar Energy
2 rulesFence Regulations
3 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Drone Rules
2 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesRental Property Rules
3 rulesAnimal Ordinances
6 rulesLandscaping Rules
5 rulesNoise Ordinances
3 rulesHome Business
3 rules- Cottage Food OperationsFew
- Home DaycareSome
- Signage RulesLight
Sign Regulations
2 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Food Truck PermitsLight
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Property Maintenance
2 rulesParking Rules
5 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rulesFire Regulations
2 rules- Wildfire ZonesFew
- FireworksLight
Accessory Structures
1 rule- Tiny HomesSome
Trash & Recycling
4 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleTree Protection
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
2 rules- Occupancy LimitsLight
- Taxes & FeesLight
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySignificant
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant