Irving, TX — the municipal code, in plain language

Current through 2026-06-11. Official source: https://ecode360.com/IR6873

Every town writes its own rules, and Irving's live in its municipal code — 79 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

What's in the Irving code

• Ch AO — Adopting Ordinance
• Ch CHA — The Charter (Sec. 1 – Sec. 8)
• Ch 1 — General Provisions (§ 1-1 – § 1-10)
• Ch 2 — Administration (§ 2-1 – § 2-97)
• Ch 3 — Airports and Aircraft (§ 3-1 – § 3-79)
• Ch 4 — Air Pollution Control (§ 4-1 – § 4-10)
• Ch 5 — Ambulance Service (§ 5-01 – § 5-12)
• Ch 6 — Animal Services (§ 6-1 – § 6-93)
• Ch 8 — Building Standards Code (§ 8-1 – § 8-90)
• Ch 8A — Boarding Home Facilities (§ 8A-1 – § 8A-25)
• Ch 9 — Alarm Systems (§ 9-1 – § 9-21)
• Ch 9A — Christmas Displays (§ 9A-1 – § 9A-9)
• Ch 10 — Emergency Management (§ 10-1 – § 10-9)
• Ch 11 — Long Term Care Facilities (§ 11-1 – § 11-10)
• Ch 12 — Municipal Courts of Record (§ 12-1 – § 12-10)
• Ch 13 — Child-Care (§ 13-1 – § 13-15)
• Ch 13A — Conservation and Reclamation Districts (§ 13A-1 – § 13A-12)
• Ch 16 — Finance and Taxation (§ 16-1 – § 16-27)
• Ch 16A — Hotel Occupancy Tax (§ 16A-1 – § 16A-23)
• Ch 16B — Convention and Visitors Bureau and Arts Center (§ 16B-1 – § 16B-14)
• Ch 16C — Miscellaneous Taxes and Fees (§ 16C-1 – § 16C-3)
• Ch 16E — Public Art Program (§ 16E-1 – § 16E-7)
• Ch 16G — Irving Entertainment Center Project Admissions Tax (§ 16G-1 – § 16G-8)
• Ch 17 — Fire Protection (§ 17-1 – § 17-16)
• Ch 17A — Flood Control (§ 17A-1 – § 17A-11)
• Ch 17B — Residential Board and Care Facilities (§ 17B-1 – § 17B-4)
• Ch 18 — Food and Food Establishments (§ 18-1 – § 18-4)
• Ch 18A — Venues Not Licensed or Permitted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (§ 18A-1 – § 18A-43)
• Ch 19 — Junk and Wrecking Yards (§ 19-1 – § 19-32)
• Ch 20 — Library (§ 20-1 – § 20-9)
• Ch 21 — Motor Vehicles and Traffic (§ 21-1 – § 21-211)
• Ch 22 — Noise (§ 22-1 – § 22-8)
• Ch 23 — Nuisances (§ 23-1 – § 23-3)
• Ch 24 — Offenses—Miscellaneous (§ 24-1 – § 24-78)
• Ch 25 — Parks and Recreation (§ 25-1 – § 25-15)
• Ch 26 — Park Patrol Officers (§ 26-1 – § 26-6)
• Ch 27 — Pedestrian Clear Zones (§ 27-1 – § 27-4)
• Ch 27A — Personnel (§ 27A-1 – § 27A-158)
• Ch 27B — Sex Offender Residency Restrictions (§ 27B-1 – § 27B-7)
• Ch 29 — Police (§ 29-1 – § 29-20)
• Ch 29A — Crime Prevention (§ 29A-1 – § 29A-11)
• Ch 30 — Private Detectives (§ 30-1 – § 30-12)
• Ch 31 — Public Utilities (§ 31-1 – § 31-15)
• Ch 32 — Railroads (§ 32-1 – § 32-33)
• Ch 33 — Refuse, Garbage and Weeds (§ 33-1 – § 33-35)
• Ch 33B — Special Events (§ 33B-1 – § 33B-20)
• Ch 34 — Streets and Sidewalks (§ 34-1 – § 34-43)
• Ch 34A — Right-Of-Way Management (§ 34A-1 – § 34A-180)
• Ch 36 — Public Swimming Pools and Spas (§ 36-1 – § 36-5)
• Ch 37 — Taxicabs (§ 37-1 – § 37-69)
• Ch 38 — Boards, Commissions, and Committees (§ 38-1 – § 38-104)
• Ch 39 — Unclaimed Property (§ 39-1 – § 39-27)
• Ch 41 — Water and Sewer Systems (§ 41-1 – § 41-79)
• Ch 41A — Wrecker Service (§ 41A-1 – § 41A-17)
• Ch 42 — Impact Fees (§ 42-1 – § 42-35)
• Ch 43 — Massage Establishments (§ 43-1 – § 43-26)
• Ch 44 — Coin-Operated Amusement Machines, Amusement Centers and Amusement Stores (§ 44-1 – § 44-16)
• Ch 46 — Sexually Oriented Businesses (§ 46-1 – § 46-21)
• Ch 48 — Smoking (§ 48-1 – § 48-25)
• Ch 49 — Garage Sale Regulations (§ 49-1 – § 49-7)
• Ch 50 — Regulated Property—Purchase and Sale (§ 50-1 – § 50-3)
• Ch 52 — Water and Sewer Rates (§ 52-1 – § 52-17)
• Ch 54 — Health and Sanitation (§ 54-1 – § 54-46)
• Ch 55 — Cable Television Rate Regulations (§ 55-1 – § 55-19)
• Ch 57 — Graffiti (§ 57-1 – § 57-8)
• Ch 62 — Community Services (§ 62-1 – § 62-2)
• Ch 63 — Housing and Human Services (§ 63-1 – § 63-5)
• Ch CCT — Code Comparative Table (§ CCT-1)
• Ch 7 — Billboards and Signs (§ 7-1 – § 7-22)
• Ch 8B — Building Codes (§ 8B-1 – § 8B-30)
• Ch 15 — Fences (§ 15-1 – § 15-18)
• Ch 17C — Fire Protection (§ 17C-1 – § 17C-7)
• Ch 24A — Parking Lots (§ 24A-1 – § 24A-16)
• Ch 33A — Building Setback (§ 33A-1 – § 33A-7)
• Ch 40 — Vehicle Sales Facilities (§ 40-1 – § 40-3)
• Ch 47 — Flood Damage Prevention (§ 47-1 – § 47-18)
• Ch 51 — Stormwater Management and Drainage (§ 51-1 – § 51-19)
• Ch 53 — Adequate Public Facilities (§ 53-1 – § 53-5)
• Ch 64 — Gas Drilling and Production (§ 64-1 – § 64-20)