(a) A person is considered displaced when, as a direct result of a code enforcement, rehabilitation, or demolition program, the person permanently moves or discontinues a business, permanently moves personal property, or permanently moves from a dwelling.
(b) A person who is displaced under this section shall be treated as a displaced person under the URA.
(c) Whenever, due to a code enforcement, rehabilitation, or demolition program, a person is required to temporarily vacate or evacuate property, the occupant of the property may receive temporary housing payments, for a period not to exceed 72 hours, for housing and food expenses based on the U.S. General Services Administration's per diem standard rate for Texas for the current year, whether or not they could qualify for permanent relocation benefits under this chapter.
(d) When a person is displaced pursuant to this section, the city may, in accordance with Section 214.001 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, place a lien on the property, unless it is a homestead protected by the Texas Constitution, to recover costs incurred by the city in relocating the displaced person.
(Ord. Nos. 13680; 30694)