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City of Irving Code Enforcement Q&As

Setting the record straight: Code Enforcement answers residents’ questions about rules and regulations regarding property maintenance.

Q: Is the City responsible for maintaining alleyways in residential neighborhoods?

A: No. The property owner or resident i...

Is a Building Permit Needed?

The City of Irving Inspections Department reminds residents that permits are required to erect, alter, move, enlarge, replace, demolish or repair a structure or building.

Residents should verify that contractors have obtained proper permits for any work be...

High Grass and Weeds a Violation of City Code

The City of Irving’s Code Enforcement Department reminds residents about high grass and weeds.

Grass and weeds more than 10 inches in height are a violation of city code. Grass and weeds must be mowed to the edge of the roadway, including any alleyways. Ed...

Residents Reminded to Fight the Bite with the Four Ds

The City of Irving takes mosquito control very seriously. Trapping continues across the city’s 57 trap and spray locations. In the case any traps test positive, Irving’s vector control technicians will spray at night.

The city’s mosquito control staff work...

New Hours for Temporary Signs Placed in Right-of-Way

The Code Enforcement Department would like residents to know that the times when temporary signs can be displayed in the city’s right-of-ways has changed.

Previously residents could display temporary signs from noon Friday to noon Monday. Now they can be d...

Improving Curb Appeal of Your Property

What is curb appeal? The visual attractiveness of a home from the street. How can property owners enhance the curb appeal of their homes and businesses for little to no money? The City of Irving's Code Enforcement department offers ideas:

• Pick up litter, t...

Is This a Violation?

The following conditions are treated as code violations on private property zoned for residential, commercial, multifamily, manufactured housing and vacant lots:

• High Grass and Weeds
• Illegal Land Use/Zoning
• Outside Junk, Litter or Debris
• Parking on unimproved...