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J.2 • OrdinancesCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)

Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3982, amending the City’s flood damage prevention regulations by amending Article II “Flood Damage Prevention”, Chapter 42 “Building Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action.

Presented in: City of Farmers Branch City Council - February 03, 2026 on 2026-02-03
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #J.2: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3982, amending the City’s flood damage prevention regulations by amending Article II “Flood Damage Prevention”, Chapter 42 “Building Regulations” of the Code of Ordinan”
DR
David Reid
Councilmember, Place 3
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3982, amending the City’s flood damage prevention regulations by amending Article II “Flood Damage Prevention”, Chapter 42 “Building Regulations” of the Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.