HIGH GRASS AND WEEDS:

1. Grass, weeds, brush, any unsightly or objectionable matter, or other vegetation including hay (unless cultivated on property which has granted an agricultural property tax exemption by the county appraisal district in which the property is located) shall be cut to a height not to exceed ten (10) inches on any real property which abuts street rights-of-way, alleys, utility easements, subdivided additions, or other developed property.

Note: Be sure to trim around curbs (or edge of pavement if there is no curb), sidewalks, driveways, foundations, fences, trees, flowerbeds or any other buildings or structures.

2. This does not include regularly cultivated row crops, which are not to be grown in any public street right-of-way or public easement or block the necessary view to and from adjacent rights-of-way.

3. With respect to lots, tracts and parcels of land five (5) or more acres, this ordinance does not apply to any area greater than 200 feet from any open public street or thoroughfare as measured from the right-of-way line of said street or thoroughfare, and greater than 200 feet from any adjacent property under different ownership and on which any building is located or which any other improvement exists, as measured from the property line.

4. Only one notice to abate is required to be issued per 365 day calendar year. Properties which are abated are subject to liens and administrative fees. Property owners and/or occupants may face possible citations to municipal court which can result in fines and court costs

UNSANITARY PREMISES:

1. Refuse, filth, carrion, weeds, rubbish, brush trash, debris, junk, garbage, impure or unwholesome matter of any kind or objectionable or unsightly matter may not be allowed to accumulate or remain on any real property or within any public easement or across or upon any adjacent public street or alley right-of-way where the paved surface begins.

2. It is also unlawful to dump or not permitted to dump upon any drain, gutter, alley, sidewalk, park, right-of-way, vacant lot, adjacent to any water or any other public or private property any unwholesome water, refuse, rubbish, trash, debris, filth, carrion, weeds, brush, junk, garbage, impure or unwholesome matter of any kind or other objectionable or unsightly matter of whatever kind.

3. Only one notice to abate is required to be issued per 365 day calendar year. Properties which are abated are subject to liens and administrative fees. Property owners and/or occupants may face possible citations to municipal court which can result in fines and court costs.

JUNKED VEHICLES:

1. Vehicles which do not have lawfully affixed to them an unexpired motor vehicle registration certificate and an unexpired motor vehicle inspection certificate, are wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, discarded and are inoperable either for 72 hours on public property or more than 30 days on private property.

2. Antique vehicles 25 years old or older, or special interest vehicles which are not changed from the original manufactures specifications and because of historic interest and being preserved by a hobbyist may be screened from ordinary public view by either a fence or rapidly growing trees or shrubbery.

a. Such vehicles and storage areas must be maintained in an orderly manner and not constitute a health hazard. .
b. A tarp, car cover or similar covering does not qualify as being screened from public view.
c. Vehicles in violation may be removed by the City after a public hearing, and be prohibited from being reconstructed or made operable and notice given to the Texas Department of Public Safety which will result in the cancellation of the vehicles Certificate of Title.

3. Abatement notices are not required for issuance of citations for an offense under the Junked Vehicle Ordinance.

 PARKING ON UNIMPROVED SURFACE:

1. Vehicles shall be parked on an improved surface.

2. RV’s, motor homes, campers, camper trailers, boats, boat trailers, utility trailers or other such recreational vehicles shall be parked on an improved surface.

3. Improved surface consisting of concrete or asphalt,

a. behind the rear building façade and
b. behind a solid or opaque wall or screening partition at least six (6) feet high and not over eight (8) feet In height;

4. Or, vegetation consisting of a solid hedgerow or evergreen shrubs, or trees and shrubs which provide full screening from the ground to a minimum height of six (6) feet.

5. Such parking surfaces shall be contiguous to the driveway.

PARKING VIOLATIONS:

1. Commercial vehicles weighing over 11,000 pounds GVW, or with a carrying capacity of over 1 ton, or having more than two axles are not permitted to park in residential areas, or in the city limits unless engaged in street construction, maintenance or repair, used by public service utilities, temporary loading or unloading of passengers or freight or the disconnection or connection of trailers for such vehicle.

2. It is also unlawful to park on or over a curb or in the parkway area of a public roadway; on a sidewalk;

· within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
· within 30 feet of a stop sign; within an intersection;
· within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
· in a prohibited zone or loading zone except for the necessary time to load or unload;
· in a space reserved for mobility handicapped persons;
· facing the opposite direction of traffic;
· with the right side wheels over 18 inches from the curb;
· or to block a mailbox so as to not allow postal carries unobstructed delivery by a postal vehicle;
· within a fire lane; washing, servicing or repairing vehicles on a public street or displaying vehicles for sale.

TRASH/GARBAGE PLACEMENT and RECYCLING

1. The City has recently adopted a recycling plan, and as such, regular trash collection has changed from twice a week collection to once a week collection.

2. However, with recycling now available on Wednesday, the total amount of refuse collection should not be affected.

Trash schedule is as follows:

· Tuesdays: Trash & brush/bulk for residences EAST of S. Uhl Rd – Use green lid cart ONLY.

· Wednesdays: City wide recycling – Use yellow lid cart ONLY.

· Fridays: Trash & brush/bulk for residences WEST of S. Uhl Rd – Use green lid cart ONLY.

3. Recyclable material includes: (Recycling Instructions PDF)

· Cans and Foil: Tin, aluminum, steel or bi-metal cans, aerosol cans and jar lids.
· Paper: Newspaper, junk mail, cardboard, books, phone books, egg cartons, frozen food packaging, paper bags and boxes and magazines.
      o NO gift wrapping paper photos or food contaminated paper.

· Plastic: Plastic bottles # 1 - #7, milk jugs and detergent containers.
      o NO plastic bags, food contaminated items, Styrofoam or packing peanuts.

· Glass: Bottles and jars, food containers, beverage containers.
      o NO light bulbs, ceramics or glass windows or mirrors.

4. Do not place construction debris, hazardous waste, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, oil, paint, CFL light bulbs, cleaning fluid, biomedical waste, sharps or dead animals weighing over 10 pounds in collection carts

5. Additionally, residents may now place out for collection up to 4 (four) cubic yards of bulk waste (furniture, washers, dryers, etc.) on regular collection day. Brush no longer has to be bundled, but please be sure to cut limbs, branches etc. into manageable lengths. After collection, be sure to place empty carts in a location where they are not visible from public view.

6. Please be sure to place your collection carts at curb side only on your designated day. Place carts at least 3 feet from vehicles, other carts or objects with the lid facing the street. The lid must be completely closed.

7. If you have any questions regarding recycling or trash /bulk waste pickup, please contact Waste Management at 1-800-772-8653.

ADDRESS NUMBERS:

1. Numerals and letters shall be in Arabic and placed on all new and existing buildings or structures and of a color contrasting with the background.

a. Numerals shall be in a position to be clearly visible from the street or road fronting the property and all rear alleyways or rear access.

2. Single family residences shall have address numbers at least 3 ½ inches in height, with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch width placed on the building and rear alleyway, where such alleys exist

3. Non residential buildings must have numerals a minimum of 6 inches in height with a minimum ½ inch stroke width.

4. Please make it easier to find your residence or business in case of emergency!

.PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Permits are required for most construction work such as

a. fences over 30 inches high,
b. remodeling and additions,
c. plumbing,
d. electrical,
e. concrete work,
f. water heater replacement,
g. swimming pools over 2 feet deep,
h. roofing,
i. storage buildings:
j. peddlers, solicitors and itinerant vendors,
k. garage sales,
l. alarms,
m. permanent signs,
n. temporary signs,
o. grand openings,
p. demolition,
q. food service establishments, and
r. mobile food establishments.

MOSQUITO HARBORAGE:

1. Standing water less than ¼ inch deep may breed mosquitoes, which are known vectors for serious diseases such as West Nile Virus and Encephalitis.

2. Eliminate any standing water in such places as

a. low spots in your yard,
b. cans,
c. buckets,
d. tires,
e. bottles,
f. plastic sheeting,
g. stagnant water in pools and water features,
h. flower pots,
i. clogged gutters and
j. pet watering bowls.

PARKING VIOLATIONS:

1. Commercial vehicles weighing over 11,000 pounds GVW, or with a carrying capacity of over 1 ton, or having more than two axles are not permitted to park in residential areas, or in the city limits unless engaged in street construction, maintenance or repair, used by public service utilities, temporary loading or unloading of passengers or freight or the disconnection or connection of trailers for such vehicle.

2. It is also unlawful to park on or over a curb or in the parkway area of a public roadway; on a sidewalk;

· within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
· within 30 feet of a stop sign; within an intersection;
· within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
· in a prohibited zone or loading zone except for the necessary time to load or unload;
· in a space reserved for mobility handicapped persons;
· facing the opposite direction of traffic;
· with the right side wheels over 18 inches from the curb;
· or to block a mailbox so as to not allow postal carries unobstructed delivery by a postal vehicle;
· within a fire lane; washing, servicing or repairing vehicles on a public street or displaying vehicles for sale.

SIGNS:

1. Do not place signs in the Right-Of-Ways, on a utility pole, or official signs. All are in violation of the Glenn Heights Sign Ordinance.

2. Remove garage sale signs within 24 hours after the sale has concluded.