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What this is
The council will consider amending the definition of 'Family' in Chapter 6 of the City Code (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article VIII (Property Maintenance), Section 6.311 (Definitions), to align with related zoning code changes.
Why it matters
Updating the definition of 'Family' in the property maintenance code affects how household occupancy rules are applied and enforced in residential properties.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — July 13, 2026 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — July 13, 2026
Adopt ordinance
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, CHAPTER 6 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS", ARTICLE VIII. "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE", SECTION 6.311. "DEFINITIONS" BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION FOR "FAMILY".
Documents
Related matters
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Ordinance updating the 'family' definition in the property maintenance code
The council will consider amending Chapter 6 of the city's Code of Ordinances — the Property Maintenance article — to update the definition of 'Family' so it is consistent with the zoning code change in Item 8.
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Proposed sale of 604 Vernet to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
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Public hearing and vote on city-wide zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules — ZF 26-09
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Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
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Review and discussion of the Community Development Block Grant program
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