Be a Good Neighbor
Being a good neighbor means staying informed and complying with city rules and community standards. Additionally, it means getting to know your neighbors and engaging as a community member. We hope you take pride in being a citizen of Aggieland and experiencing the greater B/CS community.
Our top Good Neighbor tips
- Introduce yourself to new neighborsMake a note of the names of individuals in each house as you meet them, and exchange phone numbers if you’re comfortable doing so. You never know when you might need a helping hand (or have the opportunity to offer one)!
- Communicate about your plansIf you’re planning a gathering that might bring lots of traffic to the neighborhood or heading out of town, let your neighbors know. Invite them to contact you if they notice any problems that need to be addressed.
- Participate in neighborhood gatheringsIf you get invited to your neighborhood’s block party or National Night Out event, take the time to make an appearance! Your neighbors will appreciate the opportunity to get to know you better, and you’ll be cultivating invaluable relationships.
- Engage with your communityStay informed about what is going on in your city by signing up for email updates from the City of College Station or City of Bryan.
Frequent Code Violations
Students should also be aware of city code violations to be a good neighbor. Being aware makes following the codes so much easier! Stay informed so you do not receive a violation from the city.
Community ordinances are clear that it is unlawful for anyone to engage in “loud noise” that because of its volume level, duration or character annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, health, peace or safety of reasonable persons of ordinary sensibilities within the limits of the City, especially between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Learn more about noise considerations on the City of College Station website.
After trash has been collected, tenants have 12 hours to remove the sanitation container from the street. Trash should be securely stored in the provided container until the scheduled pickup day, and the lid should be secured so litter doesn’t spread. On collection day, containers need to be placed at least four feet away from all other objects (including vehicles and other trash cans).
After trash has been collected, residents have 12 hours to remove the container from the street.
If the provided trash container is insufficient for the amount of trash routinely generated by the household, an additional container can be provided at a minimal additional monthly cost. Contact the city’s Public Works Department for more information.
Residential streets need to stay safe and accessible for everyone, especially emergency vehicles. Make sure to be aware of important parking tips to abide by city parking rules and regulations.
Tips
- Don’t park on the grass within city limits.
- Don’t park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Don’t park facing traffic. Park in the direction of traffic flow.
- Don’t park in a no parking zone.
- Don’t park within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk
Not following parking rules could result in a parking citation or an emergency vehicle not being able to access someone in need. Do your part in being a good neighbor and make sure you are aware of parking guidelines.Engage with your community.