Common violations in Bexar County include overgrown lots, junk vehicles, illegal dumping, substandard buildings, unpermitted construction, and zoning violations. San Antonio's code enforcement processes over 200,000 service requests annually.
The most frequently reported code violations across Bexar County include: overgrown lots and weeds (San Antonio requires vegetation under 12 inches), accumulation of junk, trash, and debris, inoperable or junk vehicles visible on residential property, illegal dumping (especially in rural unincorporated areas), substandard and dangerous building conditions, unpermitted construction or modifications, violations of the 2021 International Building Code (adopted January 2024), improper storage of materials, and sign code violations. San Antonio alone processes over 200,000 code compliance service requests per year, making it one of the largest enforcement programs in Texas.
Penalties in Bexar County range from warnings to fines up to $500/day for general violations and $2,000/day for health-related violations. San Antonio municipal court can impose fines up to $2,000 per violation per day.
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