City of Southlake

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Division of the City is staffed by two enforcement officers. The division plays a major role in preserving the integrity of the neighborhoods, buildings and overall quality of life within the city and is responsible for ensuring the following:

• Enforcement of the City Code dealing with non-criminal matters such as public nuisances, high grass, trash and abandoned vehicles;
• Enforcement of the zoning ordinance in terms of permitted uses and activity;
• Enforcement of the sign ordinance; and
• Enforcement of the tree preservation ordinance.

 As of January 1, 2007, Code Enforcement has moved from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Planning and Development Services. Please note that Animal Control services are offered by the Department of Public Safety. Please direct any animal related questions or concerns to the Department of Public Safety at 817-748-8150.

Code Enforcement Problems

If you would like to report high grass, junk vehicles, trash and debris, zoning violations, or other code enforcement problems, please:

• Fill out our online code enforcement problem report form or
• Call the code enforcement hotline at 817-748-8654

One of our code enforcement officers will be in touch with you as soon as possible. The officers may also be reached directly by calling 817-748-8222.

Additional Information

The following links provide additional information on common code enforcement issues.

• Guidelines for Garage Sales
• Ordinance No. 861 (includes regulations for high grass, trash, and debris)
• Parking Guidelines (Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance)
• Outside Storage Guidelines (Section 39 of the Zoning Ordinance)
• Accessory Structure Guidelines - Accessory structure regulations vary by zoning district.  Please contact city staff at (817) 748-8621 if you are unsure of the zoning on your property. 
  • Accessory structure regulations for all residential zoning districts except SF-1 and SF-2 - Refer to Section 34 of the Zoning Ordinance
  • Accessory structure regulations for SF-1 zoned property - Refer to Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance
  • Accessory structure regulations for SF-2 zoned property - Refer to Section 50 of the Zoning Ordinance