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File #: ORD-0869    Version: Name: Health and Sanitation (Substandard Building)
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 1/28/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action:
Title: Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending the City of Pflugerville, Texas Code of Ordinances, Chapter 92, adding Articles III and IV regarding the quasi-judicial enforcement of health and safety ordinances creating a Building and Standards Commission in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Local Government Code, Subchapter C to meet local conditions; and the authority regarding a substandard building per 214 of the Local Government Code; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Enabling Ordinance Substandard Building and Substandard Building Ordinance Exhibit A

Title

Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, amending the City of Pflugerville, Texas Code of Ordinances, Chapter 92, adding Articles III and IV regarding the quasi-judicial enforcement of health and safety ordinances creating a Building and Standards Commission in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Local Government Code, Subchapter C to meet local conditions; and the authority regarding a substandard building per 214 of the Local Government Code; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; repealing all ordinances to the extent they are in conflict; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

 

Summary

This is a newly enacted ordinance that will provide the City with tools to address unsafe structures more effectively. The creation of this ordinance and Commission aligns local regulations and state statutes, establishes objective standards, and create consistent procedures for notifications, enforcement, and hearings.

 

This item is supported by the Community Social Fabric & Neighborhood Character and Economic & Business Development pillars of the Strategic Plan.

 

Prior City Council Action

This is a newly enacted ordinance. Council approved the first reading of the ordinance on February 10, 2026.

 

Deadline for City Council Action

Action is requested for February 24, 2026

 

Funding Expected: Revenue __  Expenditure __  N/A _X_ 

Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __  N/A _X_

Budget Source: __None__________                     

Amount: __None______ 

1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_                     

Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: October 23, 2025                                          

 

Supporting documents attached:

Enabling Ordinance Substandard Building and Substandard Building Ordinance Exhibit A

 

 

Recommended Action

1. Approve the ordinance on second reading