Longview adopts 2021 ICC building codes; staff says changes will ease some development constraints

May 15, 2026

Council approved adoption of the 2021 ICC family of building codes, replacing the 2012 cycle; staff and the East Texas Builders Association said the update included local reviews and would increase flexibility for subdivision access and other technical provisions.

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Longview City Council voted to repeal the citys current 2012 construction codes and adopt the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) family of codes after a staff presentation describing outreach and line-by-line reviews.

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