City mandates structural evaluation or demolition of unsafe property by July 28

The City of Sugar Land's Building Standards Commission convened on June 11, 2025, to address critical issues regarding property maintenance and structural integrity within the city. The meeting focused on a specific property that has raised concerns due to its deteriorating condition.

The commission discussed the timeline for the property owner or lienholder to either demolish the structure or submit a structural engineer's report for repairs. The key deadlines established during the meeting are as follows:

1. **July 11, 2025**: The property owner must submit a structural assessment from a licensed structural engineer. This report is essential for obtaining approval for any proposed repairs.

2. **July 28, 2025**: If the property owner opts for demolition, they must obtain a demolition permit and complete the demolition by this date. The commission clarified that both steps—obtaining the permit and demolishing the structure—must be completed by this deadline.

3. **September 9, 2025**: Should the owner choose to repair the property instead of demolishing it, they must restore the structural integrity based on the engineer's recommendations by this date.

The commission emphasized the importance of maintaining the property in a secure and vacant state to prevent unauthorized entry. They also noted that the property must be monitored for compliance with these timelines, ensuring that necessary actions are taken promptly.

A compliance hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2025, to review the progress made by the property owner regarding these requirements. The commission's structured approach aims to ensure that the property is either safely repaired or demolished, addressing community safety and aesthetic concerns effectively.