Rules for ZIP Code 78628
Georgetown, TX · Williamson County
79 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 78628 is governed by the city of Georgetown, TX, home to about 57% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Georgetown'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. 78628 also covers:
- unincorporated Williamson County~38% 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. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 78628 based on Georgetown ordinances.
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesLandscaping Rules
3 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Building Safety
3 rulesAnimal Ordinances
8 rules- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- Pet LimitsSome
- Pet Store RulesSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Bike Lane RulesSome
- E-Bike ClassesSome
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Vehicle Idling RestrictionsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Short-Term Rentals
3 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Occupancy LimitsLight
Tree Protection
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
4 rules- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Parking Rules
8 rules- Loading ZonesLight
- Overnight ParkingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 rulePublic Conduct
5 rules- Public UrinationHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
Fire Regulations
3 rulesFence Regulations
2 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant