STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Growing
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
EXECUTIVE: Robin Bentley
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 52, "Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 102.3, 302.2.1, and 306.1 (1) providing that permits and certificates of occupancy may be granted for certain structures located on a small lot, even if the structure is not allowed by the development standards of the underlying zoning, if the project complies with the development standards for a small lot contained in Chapter 211, Subchapter D, of the Texas Local Government Code; (2) providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000.00; (3) providing a saving clause; (4) providing a severability clause; and (5) providing an effective date - Financing - This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
There are no previous code amendments. The 89th Texas Legislature met in regular session between January 15, 2025, and June 2, 2025. On March 4, 2025, S.B. 15 was filed. The Bill provides that certain residential lots cannot be required to be larger than 3,000 square feet in area, greater than 30 feet in width, or greater than 75 feet in depth. S.B. 15 was approved by both chambers of the Texas Legislature, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025 and takes effect on September 1, 2025. The text of the S.B. 15 is available at this link. To comply with the provision of S.B. 15, an amendment to Chapter 52 "Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes," of the Dallas City Code is proposed. The amendment adds a definition for "small lot" to Section 102.3, "Definitions," and provides exceptions for issuing building permits and certificates of occupancy for structures on small lots as follows:
"302.2.1 General. The application, plans, s...
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