REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Francis, Chair Lisa Garza Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Jeffrey Musgrove, Vice Chair Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Harrison Brown Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on August 26, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2026-083918 Property address: 2932 Jubilee Trail / Owners: Filemon Nava Bravo & Carrie Lyn Bravo Staff presenter: Brandon Smith Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. 3. 4. 5. Case Number: CL 2026-093900 Property address: 829 Park Plaza, aka Park Plaza Apartments / Owners: Gramercy Pacific LLC & Bellatrix Apartments LLC Staff presenter: Jason Henley Staff recommendation: Repair commercial multi-family structure. Case Number: CL 2026-085815 Property address: 4906 Grover Avenue / Owner: Gary L Stryk Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged commercial multi-family structures. Case Number: CL 2026-114582 Property address: 6201 Sneed Cove, Building 9 aka Terrace Cove Apartment Homes / Owner: Uplift Terrace Cove LLC Staff presenter: Jason Ortiz Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program commercial multi-family structure. Returning Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess or modify …
2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment: Emergency Demolition Service Austin Development Services September 22, 2026 Purpose Purpose To provide an overview of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) amendment for Emergency Demolitions Background Background The City of Austin adopted the International Code Council (ICC)’s 2024 IPMC with local amendments. Austin Development Services established an internal amendment committee to draft an additional local amendment to the IPMC for an Emergency Demolition Service. The City will be expanding procedures for emergency demolitions involving buildings that sustain catastrophic damage and pose an imminent danger to the community. Primary Goal The proposed amendment aims to protect public life and safety when unsafe structures pose an imminent threat or danger: Chapter 12 – Emergency Demolition 4 Proposed Change to the 2024 IPMC: The following will be addressed in Chapter 12 - Emergency Demolition • This chapter does not apply to Occupied Structures. • The building official will implement, administer and enforce this chapter. • The process will include placarding and internal review prior to any emergency demolition. • Emergency demolition will begin no later than 96 hours after the order to demolish is issued. 5 6 Questions? Austin Development Services is available to respond to your questions. Email us: codecommunications@austintexas.gov.
Emergency Demolition Service Austin Development Services | 9/22/2026 Why are we implementing this service? Offers a proactive approach to eliminate an imminent danger to public safety. Fills a missing need for an expedited process to address compromised structures threatening collapse. Follows best practices of other major cities like San Antonio, Dallas, etc. 2 What does the service offer? Provides an alternative to our existing demolition process. Activates a specialized assessment team. Expedites utility shut offs. Demolition of the structure will begin no later than 96 hours after an affidavit is signed and order is issued. 3 Emergency Demolition Assessment Procedure Assigned Code Inspector alerts chain of command regarding emergency demolition candidate. Dangerous Premises Team which can consist of (Building Official, Fire Marshall, Engineer, Chief Building Inspector) is called out to the property to make determination. If deemed an emergency, an affidavit is presented to Development Services Director and Building Official for signature and order is then issued by Development Services Director and Building Official. 4 96 Hour Countdown Preparation Attempt to make contact with the property owner for demolition collaboration. Contact Austin Energy, Austin Water and Texas Gas service for utility shut off requests. Demolition contractor is contacted and scheduled if property owner is unable to accommodate deadline. Internal Courtesy notifications will go out to City Managers Office, Historical Preservation Office, Austin Homeless Strategies Office, Communications Office, and City Law. Emergency Demolition Notice will be sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services (Demolition will need to begin within 48 hours after notice is sent). Notices posted on property to inform the public. Emergency Demo Permit is issued by the Building Official. Warrant is obtained from Municipal Court and demolition begins. 5 Who is involved? Austin Development Services Austin Fire Department Austin Police Department Austin Facilities Management Austin Water Austin Energy Texas Gas Austin Homeless Strategy Office Austin Communications and Public Information Office Austin Planning: Historic Preservation Office Austin City Attorney’s Office 6
