STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: October 26, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Code Compliance
EXECUTIVE: Carl Simpson
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 27, “Minimum Property Standards,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 27-46 and 27-53; (1) adding provisions to the definition of code violations in the Chapter 27 habitual nuisance properties program; (2) changing the annual fee for habitual criminal and nuisance properties to a monthly fee; (3) providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00; (4) providing a saving clause; (5) providing a severability clause; and (6) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Currently, Chapter 27 Article VIII addresses Habitual Nuisance Properties. A property is presumed a Habitual Nuisance Property if the property is the site of three or more citations for code violations within 365 days. However, currently “code violations” are limited to: Overcrowding, Noise Promoters, Valet Parking Services, Conditions in planned development or specific use permit ordinances regulating outdoor live music, outdoor patios, the operation of outdoor speakers and amplification, and hours of operation of a use. We are seeking council support to move forward with amending the ordinance to include “minimum property standards.”
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee was briefed on the “Habitual Nuisance Property Designation” on September 19, 2022.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.