City of Rowlett, TX

08/12/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/12/2022 15:04

Friday @ 5 - Friday, August 12

Parking a vehicle on an unimproved surface, like grass, is a violation of the Rowlett Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22-263.

• All motorized vehicles shall be parked on a concrete surface.

• All vehicles shall be parked on a required surface at least three feet from the rear property line, provided that vehicles on corner lots shall not be stored on any side of the lot adjacent to a street.

Why? Parking a motorized vehicle on the grass can:

• Pose a fire hazard

• Pose a health risk due to mosquitos breeding in standing water of ruts

• Pose a threat to the environment from fluid leaks such as oil or gasoline

• Ruins neighborhood appeal