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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3953, amending Chapter 56, Article I of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Article XI of the Minimum Property Standards with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Community Services
BACKGROUND:
The City is proposing the adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). This marks the first year that the City is considering adopting the IPMC. The IPMC was previously adopted by reference in the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). The last update to this section was made with Ordinance No. 3872, dated June 2024.
Staff’s proposed adoption of the 2024 IPMC maintains alignment with current industry standards, best practices, and regional code consistency through the North Texas Council of Governments (NTCOG).
DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance presents the most current edition, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The most notable changes to the 2024 IPMC are:
1. Violation penalties to reflect standard code violation fines.
2. Restatement of the Minimum Security Standards for Multi-family Complexes as currently adopted.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Financial Impact
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3953 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3953, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance No. 3953