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Dallas City Council holds first reading of Ordinance 1922 to assign city responsibility for mid-block sidewalks

Dallas City Council · May 5, 2026
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Summary

At a first reading on May 4, Dallas City Council considered Ordinance 1922, which would amend city code to identify ownership, maintenance and liability for mid-block sidewalks (those not adjacent to streets) and proposes making the city responsible; the ordinance was reviewed by the Public Works Committee and will proceed to a later reading.

The Dallas City Council held a first reading of Ordinance 1922 on May 4, a proposed amendment to the city code that would define ownership and maintenance responsibilities for mid-block sidewalks.

City staff explained that the amendment targets sidewalks not immediately adjacent to streets — for example, segments that connect a trail or park to a street — and would identify who is responsible for maintenance and liability. "Ordinance number 1922 is an…

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