San Antonio officials unveil multi‑year code enforcement strategic plan to boost communication, vacant‑lot cleanup and hardship referrals

A proposed Code Enforcement Strategic Plan that Development Services staff say is rooted in community feedback and staff input was presented to the Planning and Community Development Committee on Oct. 28.

The plan, presented by Amin Thomas, director of Development Services, proposes five focus areas — communication systems, educational materials, a balance of proactive and reactive enforcement, expedited vacant‑lot abatement and expanded hardship referrals — and outlines short‑, mid‑ and long‑term actions to increase transparency and customer satisfaction.

Thomas said the city hired a consultant after the 2025 budget set aside $50,000 for facilitation of internal and external listening sessions. “This strategic plan will serve as our roadmap for the next several years,” Thomas said. He told the committee the outreach effort included 11 in‑person district meetings with about 260 participants, 12 staff…