AMENDMENT TO THIS CHAPTER.
Dallas City Code § 40A-35
in effectSEC. 40A-35. AMENDMENT TO THIS CHAPTER.
(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this section, this chapter may not be amended except by a proposal initiated by either the board or the city council that results in an ordinance adopted by the city council and approved by a majority of the voters voting at a general or special election. The board may make a recommendation to city council on all proposed amendments to this chapter.
(b) A provision of this chapter, other than this section, that is determined by the board or the city to require amendment in order to comply with federal law may be amended by ordinance of the city council, without voter approval. An amendment may be made under this subsection only to the extent necessary to comply with federal law.
(c) The city manager shall notify the board and the plan administrator in writing of the city’s intent to propose any amendments to this chapter for city council discussion, deliberation, or direction. (Ord. Nos. 15414; 20960; 21582; 25695; 30162; 32801)
Source: City of Dallas, Dallas City Code and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/dallas/latest/dallas_tx/0-0-0-118710Fetched: 10/26/2026