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Building board upholds notice of rubbish accumulation at 1517 East Crockett
Summary
After an appeal and extended public comment, the Building Standards Board found that notice of a rubbish-accumulation violation at 1517 East Crockett was properly issued and upheld the notice, 6-0.
The City of San Antonio Building Standards Board on April 3, 2025, upheld a notice of violation for accumulation of rubbish at 1517 East Crockett, concluding by roll call vote that notice was properly given.
Code enforcement supervisor Joseph Martinez presented photos showing accumulation of garbage along the rear fence line on Canton Street and said the property remained in violation after reinspection; staff recommended the notice be upheld and that the property remove all garbage and rubbish. Martinez said the case stemmed from a 311 report and subsequent inspections and re-inspections with notices posted and mailed.
Homeowner Thomas McVay attended and challenged the notice. McVay argued the trash originated from a nearby H-E-B grocery store and from neighborhood litter blown into yards; he asked why other nearby properties had not received notices. He said the condition had persisted for years and that he and neighbors have repeatedly reported the issue.
Legal counsel and board members clarified that the narrow question before the board was whether notice to the property owner was properly issued under the San Antonio property maintenance code, not whether adjacent commercial property or other neighbors were responsible for litter. After extended discussion and questions about the definition of “accumulation” and the process by which officers issue notices, the board voted 6-0 to uphold the notice as properly served.
The board’s action means the administrative notice stands and code enforcement may proceed with next steps under city procedures; McVay was informed of the avenues for appeal and further process if he wishes to contest enforcement outcomes beyond the notice stage.
