San Angelo, TX Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited
- Junk, debris, unsightly matter
- Notice
- 7 days to comply
- Abatement
- City cleans, liens the cost
- Lien Interest
- 10% per year
- Enforcement
- Code Compliance 325-657-4409
Summary
San Angelo prohibits accumulations of junk, debris, and unsightly matter and unsanitary conditions on any property under Article 7.02. Owners get seven days after notice to fix violations before the city abates and liens the cost.
It shall be unlawful for any person or entity owning or having supervision or control (including building contractors) of any lot, tract, parcel of land or portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied, improved or unimproved, within the corporate limits of the city, to permit any junk, debris, and any and all other objectionable or unsightly matter of whatever nature to accumulate upon any such lot, tract or parcel of land.
Full Breakdown
Under sec. 7.02.064 it is unlawful to permit junk, debris, or other objectionable or unsightly matter to accumulate on any lot, occupied or not. Sec. 7.02.065 adds unsanitary conditions such as stagnant water, dumped waste, used tires, or foul containers. The city's Code Compliance Division (325-657-4409) investigates trash, weeds, and junk-vehicle complaints. After a violation, sec. 7.02.069 requires written notice giving the owner seven days to comply; if ignored, sec. 7.02.070 lets the city abate the condition and file a privileged lien for its costs plus ten percent annual interest. Junked vehicles inoperable over 30 days are separately regulated.
Violations & Fines
Failure to abate within seven days lets the city clean the property and lien the cost at ten percent interest. Fines run up to $500, or $2,000 for sanitation offenses, under sec. 1.01.009, each day separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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