Commission votes 6–1 to recommend a 36‑month maximum for project completion, rejecting shorter cap

May 6, 2026

After a lengthy policy debate, the Building Standards Commission recommended the council retain a 36‑month cap on project completion rather than adopting the ICC's open‑ended extension policy or a proposed 24‑month maximum; the recommendation passed 6–1.

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The Lago Vista Building Standards Commission voted 6–1 on May 6 to recommend that City Council keep a 36‑month maximum for completing permitted projects rather than moving to the International Code Council’s model, which places no overall cap on completion time.

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