City of Colleyville - Code Enforcement FAQs

Code Enforcement FAQs

The most frequently asked questions about code enforcement in Colleyville.

Q. What is considered “too tall” for grass or weeds?

A. “It is unlawful to allow weeds, grass or any plant that is not cultivated to grow to a height in excess of 12 inches upon any property within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyville.” Chapter Two of the City Code of Ordinances establishes a $50.00 notification fee.

Q. Is a garage sale sign allowed?

A. The purpose of a garage sale sign is to announce the sale of household possessions. A garage sale sign shall be located only on the premises where the garage sale is being conducted and where there is an existing residential use. A garage sale sign shall not be posted more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the beginning of the sale and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours following the end of the sale.

Q. What type of grand opening sign is allowed?

A. Signs may include a combination of the following types of signs:

Advertising flags
Pennants
Streamers
A business tenant may choose one of the following types of sign structures:

Flexible banner
Stake sign
A-frame sign

The following sign types are not permitted by the Colleyville sign ordinance:

Portable signs with changeable message boards
Signs with flashing or rotating lights
Inflatable balloons resembling anything other than a traditional hot-air balloon

Tuesday, October 14, 2008