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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 9 (Property Maintenance Code) of City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and local amendments and creating offenses. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Development Services Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
June 3, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210603-060 adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and local amendments on Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison's motion, Council Member Ellis' second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Kelly was absent.
February 27, 2025 - Council set the public hearing for March 27 on Council Member Velasquez's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes' second on an 11-0 vote.
March 27, 2025 - Council conducted a public hearing but took no action.
For More Information:
Jose Roig, Director, 512-974-1605; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director, 512-974-1991.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
June 26, 2024 - Approved by the Building and Standards Commission on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was off dais. Commissioner Benigno was absent.
Additional Backup Information:
The International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) provides minimum standards for property maintenance and safety in existing buildings. Requirements in this code cover maintenance of building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as well as the condition and maintenance of the premises.
Highlights for the local amendments:
Definitions.
INFESTATION. The presence, within or contiguous to, a structure or premises of insects, rodents, scorpions, vermin or other pests.
SURCHARGE. The vertical load imposed on retained soil that may impose a lateral force in addition to the lateral earth pressure of retained soil.
Section 111.1.3 Structure Unsafe for Human Occupancy. A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenev...
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