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Farmers Branch reports low participation in garage‑conversion amnesty as deadline approaches
Summary
City staff reported roughly 1,393 visually identified garage conversions, 177 amnesty applications and 128 permits issued so far; the amnesty program expires 2026‑01‑31 and staff recommended mailed notices, district outreach and a February follow‑up.
Sam Chavez, the city’s director of community services, updated the council on the single‑family garage‑conversion amnesty permit program and the city’s plan for enforcement once the amnesty period ends.
Chavez said the amnesty permit program was established by ordinance (transcript cited as “Ordinance number 3873,” adopted April 16) to validate conversions that existed before 07/16/2024, ensure health and safety compliance, and remove nonconforming status so owners could apply for future permitted expansions. The program was set as an 18‑month effort; staff stated they…
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