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Council adopts revised dangerous-buildings code replacing Chapter 8, Article IV
Summary
Dalhart City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-06, repealing and replacing Chapter 8, Article IV of the city code to establish new standards and procedures for declaring and abating substandard buildings (Sections 8-71 through 8-90).
The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2026-06, which repeals and replaces Chapter 8, Article IV of the City Code regarding Dangerous Buildings and Structures. The ordinance establishes standards for declaring substandard buildings a public nuisance, provides notice procedures for owners and lienholders, sets out hearings and abatement procedures, allows recovery of abatement costs, includes a penalty clause and provides for judicial review; it covers Sections 8-71 through 8-90 of the code.
Gary Schneiderjan moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-06 and Roger Fleming seconded; the motion carried unanimously. The minutes indicate the ordinance language and effective date but do not record any amendments or dissent.
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