City of Irving Irving, TX

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Code Enforcement Initiatives Produce Results for Residents

Code Enforcement has been working to nurture and promote vital and vibrant neighborhoods through stricter code enforcement efforts. The clean-up campaign addresses abandoned signs, tire shop activities and dangerous buildings throughout the city.

Abandoned Sign Removal
Since abandoned and dilapidated signs and supporting structures violate newly strengthened city code, 22 owners were notified and thus far 12 signs have been eliminated. To date, signs have been removed from State Highway 183, East Sixth Street, South MacArthur Boulevard, Irving Boulevard, West Shady Grove Road and Loop 12. If not brought into compliance, citations will be issued.

Auto Shop Enforcement
Another way the city is working to improve the appearance of neighborhoods for residents is by eliminating both automobile repair outside of an enclosed building and illegal outdoor storage. Seven businesses were notified of code violations and the owners have brought six of them into compliance. These include:

  • 425 N. Britain Road (Cheap Tires) – Closed business at this location; owner purchased building with work bays across the street, and the city has requested that the owner repaint the former location.
  • Rock Island Road (Catrachos) – Outside car lift has been removed; owner has filed for a zoning change; no longer working outside.
  • N. Story Road (Express Auto) – No longer working outside.
  • W. Pioneer Drive (4M Tires) – No longer working outside.
  • N. Story Road (Just Tires) – Owner installed work bays in the building and is no longer working outside.
  • S. Belt Line Road (Flea Market) – Owner is surveying and planning for a new building; tires and cargo boxes are to be moved soon.

Substandard Building Demolitions
Thirteen buildings that were severely damaged or deteriorated and posed a danger to the public have been demolished. The buildings ranged in size from single-family residences to one- and two-story office buildings and shopping centers. A few of those removed were located on West Irving Boulevard, East Sixth Street, Bluebird Drive and East Cason Street.

For more information, call Code Enforcement at (972) 721-2371.

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