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Restoration of partially destroyed structure.

Houston Code of Ordinances § 9-712
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Sec. 9-712. - Restoration of partially destroyed structure. Nothing in this article shall prevent the repair or restoration, and continued occupancy or use, of any nonconforming structure destroyed to the extent of not more than 51 percent of its appraised market value, by fire, explosion or other casualty, natural disaster or other act of God or the public enemy. For purposes of this section, appraisal district records shall constitute prima facie proof of appraised market value. (Ord. No. 09-1301, § 2, 12-16-09, eff. 3-1-2010)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH9AV_ARTVIIAIHAARRE_DIV1INGE_S9-712REPADESTFetched: 10/26/2026

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