Code Enforcement Evacuates Hum Concert

Licha’s Cantina cleared out then cycles in patrons

"...Austin’s Public Assembly Code Enforcement (PACE) made its presence known on the first..."

March 15, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...over as only the second ever director of Austin's Code Compliance Department. The former director of Code Compliance for..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Southgate-Lewis Survives Code Probe

City finds insufficient evidence Eastside house was operating as museum

"...lately found itself on the wrong side of Austin Code Enforcement, after a complainant accused the society of running..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Weekend Effort to Get Sekrit Theater Up to Code

East Austin venue forced to clean up or close down

"...nearly 10 years later thanks to problems with city Code Enforce­ment. Instead, Reichert built a giant projector screen so..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: Upholding the Code

Keeping SXSW safe selectively?

"...Between March 14 and March 22, police, fire, and code compliance officers issued 42 citations – many to music..."

April 3, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Nature Violates City Code

City's green goals conflict with its ordinances

"...25, Laura Croteau received a letter from the city's Code Compliance Department saying her yard violated city ordinances. Yet..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How to Learn More About the Land Development Code Revision

Interactive maps, timelines, and the nitty-gritty of zoning code

"...The Land Development Code and map that are posted on the project's main..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Time To Tweak Code Compliance

Wildlife Habitats could see reprieve with revisions

"...instructed City Manager Marc Ott to revise how the Code Compliance Department deals with yards designed to attract native..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cross Creek Up To Code?

Tenants await inspection results on beleaguered complex

"...In the continuing saga of the city's code enforcement department vs. substandard-housing owners, the Building and Stan­dards..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Will Austin's New Wildfire Code Be Enough?

"The risk is bad"

"...hoping City Council will soon adopt a pending WUI Code, which would give AFD the authority to enforce building,..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Texas Police Say 'No' to Immigration Enforcement

Localizing immigration enforcement is harmful

"...we're going to tear down that respect [for law enforcement] and crime will rise in our neighborhoods," he said...."

Feb. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Attempting to Comply

With a new name and a new boss, Code Compliance tries to become more 'people-friendly'

"...No one ever said that Code Compliance officers had to be popular...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...In February, officials from the city of Aus­tin's Code Compliance Department pored over Chung and Klinefelter's property. They..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Beside the Point: Solid Waste: Willie Rhodes Slides Sideways

City announces SWS 'reorganization' – Rhodes to head 'Code Compliance'

"...media. Goode's memo ostensibly highlighted the separation of the "Code Enforcement" division from SWS and its "rebranding" as "Code..."

June 5, 2009 News Column by Michael King

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...site has been rejected, and a follow-up visit by Code Compliance confirms no animals are at the facility...."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Whatever Happened to SB 2038?

There's another addition to the veto list

"...rules so that if the legislature passes a non-substantive code revision, courts couldn't interpret it as a substantive change...."

June 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...violations, like tall grass or junked cars, are city code violations that are officially handled by the code inspectors..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Car Croquet

Neighborhood leaders seek stronger code enforcement front-lawn parking.

"...sometimes hold "Bud Light beer parties where the dress code appears to be shirtless." Last year, a neighbor broke..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Ecology Action: Recycled by Zoning?

Neighboring 'cop shop' garage dissatisfied with EA's upkeep

"...the sights of the city's Solid Waste Services Zoning Enforcement division. The complaints that initiated the city investigation, alleging..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...Blazey could set new legal precedent for how law enforcement officers are prosecuted for alleged criminal use-of-force cases in..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Enchanted Forest Not Out of the Woods

It could be a year before the forest is all up to code

"...ordinances. After being told by the city's Public Assembly Code Enforcement team that the unique outdoor art space would..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'Chronicle' Got Story Wrong

"...these complaints until I received a certified letter describing code violations from Code Enforcement in early January 2011. For..."

July 18, 2011 Postmarks

Music Venue Summit Today at 3pm

Club owners and city officials convene on permits and public safety

"...loan programs, proposed permitting changes, and navigating ordinances and codes in preparation for spring festival season...."

Jan. 25, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

More City, SoCo Cafe Fracas

After busting South Congress Cafe back in February 2005 for unpermitted construction of a decked rear patio and privacy fence that covered city sidewalk and right-of-way, city still at odds with eatery

"...had made with the city to come into full code compliance by June of that year, while racking up..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

If It's July, It Must Be Re-Org

City Manager Toby Futrell moves to reorganize planning – once again

"...Another ongoing weak spot for the city – code enforcement – is likewise being consolidated, into a single..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Housing Heartburn or Marijuana?

Short-term rentals remain contentious

"...over Type 2 rentals, another problematic area is the enforcement of the ordinance requiring operators to be licensed and..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

Down but Not Out: Ararat moving to new location

What happened to North Loop's rough-around-the-edges, perpetually crowded, BYOB purveyors of Mideast eats?

"...affordably be brought into compliance with several violated city codes, staggering debt in excess of $200,000 – including delinquent..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postage Decrease?

Police Enforce Posting Ordinance

"...least go unenforced. Until recently, both musicians and law enforcement officials had been turning a blind eye to sign..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Music Feature

Georgetown ISD Parents Say Students Involved in Sexual Assault Must Face Consequences

Parents say neither the administration nor law enforcement has done enough to protect their kids

"...are protesting that neither the administration nor local law enforcement has done enough to protect their kids or hold..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...Transportation Depart­ment, and the city's Music Division. The city's Code Com­pliance Department and Health and Human Services Department maintain..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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