File #: ID#21-104    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 1/21/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/2/2021 Final action:
Title: Hold a discussion regarding amendments to Sec. 14.372 (a) sentence (2) to remove the words "and occupied" AND "as his homestead", and provide direction to Staff.
Attachments: 1. Sec._14.372.___License_required__exception, 2. Texas Statutes for Trade License Exemptions, 3. Building Code Amendment Comparison Table

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Hold a discussion regarding amendments to Sec. 14.372 (a) sentence (2) to remove the words “and occupied” AND “as his homestead”, and provide direction to Staff.

 

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Meeting date:  February 2, 2021

 

Department:  Council Member Scott and Council Member Gonzales

 

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Background Information:

The homeowner exemption in Sec 14.372, that allows a person to do work on their homestead has been in effect since before 2010.  In 2012, the section was expanded to allow a homeowner to hire or use someone other than their own hands to perform the work. 

 

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