Proposed Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance
San Antonio
Summary
The city is proposing a new ordinance to crack down on residential properties that generate excessive service calls and violate code provisions repeatedly.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential cost recovery through fines and reduced emergency response duplication.
Nearby residents and neighborhoods suffering from chronic nuisance conditions.
Property owners who fail to maintain their properties or respond to city outreach.
Mentions & discussions (3)
San Antonio weighs new penalties for repeat nuisance properties
The proposal could strengthen the Good Neighbor Program with fines of up to $500 for properties that fail to address recurring violations.San Antonio weighs new penalties for repeat nuisance properties was first posted on October 23, 2026 at 5:00 am....
Public Safety Committee - Oct 20, 2026
The city is proposing a new ordinance to crack down on residential properties that generate excessive service calls and violate code provisions repeatedly.
Building Standards Board Meeting - Oct 8, 2026
A property owner appealed code violation notices regarding exterior maintenance and rubbish, blaming commercial trash dumping from a nearby grocery store. The board upheld the department's notice issuance.
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