"no evidence of construction"

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"Serving you!"
"Dallas, the City that Works:
Diverse, Vibrant, Progressive"
At least that's what its dallascityhall.com page says.
Is the proof in the pudding? Let's see.

?Carport-to-Room Conversion?
R-5(A) Residential

"The structure must be in compliance with the required setbacks regardless of whether a permit is required or not."

Code Compliance says no permit is required for this structure because it's merely remodeling yet issues citations for no permit and closes the case. See Sec. 51A-4.402. Minimum side yard - merely "remodeling" — "no evidence of construction or repairs made"

Although owner has received several citations the structure is not in compliance with the Dallas City Code, "Serving you!"

Citation issued 3/05
C15-132550-13 - Bldg. Inspection - as of June 16, 2006 - alias warrant outstanding citation $507.00.
Citation issued 4/05
C15-268744-13 - Bldg. Inspection - as of June 16, 2006 - alias warrant outstanding citation $507.00.
Citation issued 4/05
C15-132560-13 - Bldg. Inspection - as of June 16, 2006 - alias warrant outstanding citation $507.00.

Before Conversion

After Conversion
(Click photo for larger image.)

Source of photo is Dallas Central Appraisal District.
Note Building Footprint at bottom of page at DCAD.

indoor paneling - was lattice between four 4x4s

paneling installed - side
was lattice between four 4x4s.
February 2003

Finished paneling.
April 3, 2003

November 30, 2004

no evidence of construction or repairs made

November 8, 2004