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Downtown code enforcement reports progress: nearly 80% of targeted buildings now safe, city continues push to attract occupancy
Summary
The building official reported that proactive code enforcement in a downtown area has increased compliance: of the properties tracked, 10 are compliant, 18 remain unsafe but some have improved; staff reported nine predevelopment meetings, five planning applications and nine new certificates of occupancy in 15 months.
Beaumont staff reported July 15 that a proactive downtown code‑enforcement program launched in March 2024 has reduced unsafe conditions and spurred development interest. Deputy Building Official Bo Hanson said teams canvassed blocks and objectively assessed existing buildings under the 2021 International Existing Building Code and that the focus is on safety: "A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe," Hanson told the council. He said the program has moved…
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