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Common Code Violations
The City of North Richland Hills strives to be a community where all residents can enjoy the highest quality of life within safe and attractive neighborhoods. Citizens are encouraged to be a good neighbor by fostering a strong sense of civic pride and voluntarily complying with city codes. How do you know if a neighbor or your property is in violation of city codes? Learn about the common code violations below. Please contact our Code Compliance office with any questions.
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Fences
Deteriorating fences may give unwanted persons access to your property or allow pets to escape and roam the neighborhood. Read on... -
Junk & Debris
Old furniture, appliances, car parts, tires, tree limbs, scrap metal, building materials and other discarded items should not be stored in your yard or driveway. Read on... -
Junk Vehicles
A wrecked or dismantled vehicle can be a safety hazard, nuisance and eyesore to the neighborhood. Read on... -
Parking on Lawn
Vehicles should be parked in the driveway, not on your lawn. Read on... -
Seasonal Lights
Seasonal decorative lighting can be a safety hazard if left outdoors too long. Read on... -
Signs
Signs should not be placed on a light pole, utility pole, traffic pole or tree or in the right of way on a public street. Read on... -
Swimming Pools
When a pool is neglected, it becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus and other diseases and can create other safety concerns. Read on... -
High Grass & Weeds
Overgrown grass and weeds attract insects and rodents and can provide fuel for fires during dry months. Read on... -
Trash Cans
Store your trash cans and recycling carts in the garage or another location that is not visible from the street. Read on...
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Garage Sales
One garage sale is allowed per residential address every six months. The garage sale cannot be held for longer than two days. A permit is required to hold a garage sale. Read more about the requirements for holding a garage sale.Other Nuisances
- Maintaining graffiti on public or private structures;
- Permitting a lawn irrigation system to spray or overflow water into a public street during periods of freezing weather and resulting in a potentially dangerous condition;
- The sweeping or blowing of grass clippings, leaves or any other matter into a street or storm drain;
- Failure to pick up trash prior to mowing;
- Permitting the accumulation or dumping of garbage, rubbish, or debris, that provides a breeding place for insects or rodents;
- Permitting water to become stagnant, foul, or provides harborage for mosquitoes, flies, and other insects;
- Septic tanks that present a potential injurious threat to the health and safety of the public;
- Discharging of sewage onto the ground, or into a stream, creek, waterway or other body of water;
- Causing the emission of foul, offensive, noisome, nauseous, noxious or disagreeable odors.