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Commissioners said the city has experienced issues at particular short-term rental properties in recent years, including repeated nuisance complaints and police activity. One commissioner described ongoing disturbances at a property where renters disposed of trash in neighbors' yards and caused repeated disruptions. \"There's no way to really hold them accountable. They just come and go,\" a commissioner said.

Staff described past caution about pursuing ordinances because of litigation in other cities but noted that several municipalities now have short-term rental rules. Staff said the issue was on the council's strategic planning list and that the city could consider an ordinance in fiscal year 2026, with planning and zoning taking the lead; building staff would be involved in enforcement. Staff cited other cities' approaches, including prohibiting short-term rentals in residential districts as one model.

No ordinance was proposed or adopted at the meeting; the commission requested staff and council review local experiences, enforcement options and model ordinances and return with recommendations. Commissioners emphasized collecting complaint history to support any potential ordinance and noted enforcement tools such as tenant-occupancy/certificate inspections could help address unauthorized short-term activity.

If the city pursues an ordinance, staff said enforcement could involve planning and zoning, building inspections and police reports to document recurring complaints.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellaire - Building and Standards Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners and staff discussed short-term rentals in Bellaire, noted past problems at specific addresses, and said staff and council will explore whether an ordinance or enforcement approach is warranted in fiscal year 2026.","taxTitle","Bellaire, Harris County, Texas","taxId",69496,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481734,"Staff plans demolition of substandard properties including 618 Maple; case expected in fiscal year 2026",75,873000,948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5474819-a632073617e7ed124f4aeace87f3304c&start=873&end=948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5474819-a632073617e7ed124f4aeace87f3304c/thumbnail_873000.jpg","/articles/6481734/Bellaire/Harris-County/Texas/Staff-plans-demolition-of-substandard-properties-including-618-Maple-case-expected-in-fiscal-year-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481734-a5e052d605adfb7a332b510f17d9f069/orig.mp4?Expires=1770600181&Signature=m9UeTgnIJfmP1swMlASxdKbgP2ORbVL~AV8kjcUAVQnWGRD13cXOvp9pGqblFR-HIRPoynJUzmVWtTBf19w3yRXizPJ78fSt9f1Vf8EWNoM7Qm4-ZemTaoYv8OG9BPBvNN17-75wtsV-e3IpFokkRmbG5HJ4i0HUt7BsXHslqpEgjEr-79vIhJh5RU1ig-YAQ5ktmJj80LSbFsNQw~LTfaB5xFoeeRu8OLMx3lj1E7YY7rrG5uuSlnAiD8jT~kL0bJc7QAdV4FA2NBXIR0pR5XFDalhznwJQfnQpRfPU4CJl5izlyUSEfbzCGjLE-w4l~U6iOvaVfBMBnS34si1wxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff informed the Bellaire Building and Standards Commission on July 24 that several properties in the city are substandard and that staff plans to pursue demolition of at least one property in fiscal year 2026.

The building official reported that a property at 618 Maple has an open rear door and unsecured windows, a large number of feral cats, and structural unsoundness. \"We'll be looking to demolish that in fiscal year 2026, so sometime in October,\" the official said. The official added another case on Howard Street likely will be brought forward as well because the structures have not been secured.

Staff described neighbor complaints about the condition and said the structures are not secured, creating hazards and ongoing nuisance concerns. The commission did not take a final demolition vote at the meeting; staff described the matter as forthcoming and scheduled for the next fiscal year.

No demolition contract awards, timelines beyond \"sometime in October\" of FY2026, or budget amounts were specified at the meeting. The commission asked for updates and staff indicated cases will be presented to the commission in subsequent meetings.","City staff reported multiple substandard structures, identified 618 Maple for demolition and said it expects to bring demolition cases in fiscal year 2026, including another property on Howard Street, citing unsecured doors, open windows and structural unsoundness.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481738,"Bellaire staff posts proposed 2024 I-Codes and 2023 NEC; public access and comment planned",196,655000,851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5474819-a632073617e7ed124f4aeace87f3304c&start=655&end=851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5474819-a632073617e7ed124f4aeace87f3304c/thumbnail_655000.jpg","/articles/6481738/Bellaire/Harris-County/Texas/Bellaire-staff-posts-proposed-2024-I-Codes-and-2023-NEC-public-access-and-comment-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481738-73868f8477e12e19784abdc3a83639b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770600181&Signature=Ojhd1jr3a-0BTwkBvhanam2I6QU542zBxB-RSAkEJzHGXHW35R0ZDJfMWrImVea-MI3i~W7MMaDzkDwIZZzpzTY~aqOe5vBYbM7wg4mXN6DF8aqavJPqzuHgdzrvrzh2ZkTsTPrzv6fdgBvH39ND6i~QeGVNSu1u6F4hJXKHU7ePwPj96~KLJigU16kfG5pXlnMADxCIZIoV7NG8tZoYviyb6nNC8DUoSWMGG5MyTDx1wAclJA-QhPv9wEMdm3A28008Z8Bh0tqlLrl0ENvTPajFbOT03YdxmPglb07DlKK1pt9Om-EdgxHZSntqk25PGa-zzBI4eD5zlumoa3WQXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Bellaire Building and Standards Commission on July 24 that proposed updates to the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with local amendments, have been posted for public review and will return to the commission at its next meeting for comment and possible referral to city council.

\"The codes and proposed 2024 international codes and 2023 national electrical code and the local amendments have been on the website since earlier this month,\" the building official said, adding staff had hoped the commission meeting would fall at least 45 days after posting. The official told the commission staff will return next month with public feedback before taking the matter to city council in September.

Commissioners and members of the public reported problems opening the online code documents because some portions of the International Code Council site require paid accounts. Staff acknowledged the access problem and said it will \"get that addressed,\" noting many staff log in automatically with premium accounts. The commission asked staff to confirm that posted links are accessible and to notify the public if corrected or updated.

Staff emphasized the update process is intended to align Bellaire's local code text with the new editions and to present proposed local amendments and \"housekeeping\" changes. The building official said the commission will see further code cleanups and any flood-hazard-related amendments at the next meeting.

The commission did not vote on adoption at this meeting. Staff directed follow-up to ensure public access, gather comment, and return to the commission before referral to city council.","City staff told the Bellaire Building and Standards Commission that proposed updates to the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code have been posted and will return to the commission next month for public comment and potential referral to city council; staff noted website access issues for some users.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6481742,"Bellaire building commission swears in new member and elects chair, vice chair",596,4000,600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5474819-a632073617e7ed124f4aeace87f3304c&start=4&end=600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5474819-a632073617e7ed124f4aeace87f3304c/thumbnail_4000.jpg","/articles/6481742/Bellaire/Harris-County/Texas/Bellaire-building-commission-swears-in-new-member-and-elects-chair-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481742-03efa8a5b3c8181bc325a66f93466170/orig.mp4?Expires=1770600181&Signature=CXrMl786~vNIp8HuOf7hheMpvkvwbF~0BbKnqet92cU3d2FvxEtwUc~nQfvlvCIFY8fhgPX78WLNd3sBbKg-T2YOsYrg6ts2xmEKHCZ0D9iUIzlsqVTw6S7aGZ6yjQ2Fx-wkrfpQSSnu9uq4Y9lbv5DX9MWwsbxJFnqRGq1rz4apGDrGKexj0vlTTBHbycnp2mYoU2gZCXffLxDPqrfUml35ZlVdp~f7w1b0~Y~ser1NWs2Dfe4sruIh4UDVkP3miY2rgzA~fvtFguDX9IXd~xtu6lAFdw2pfDo-LoNYJFYeAWMf-67m0ksOWl3-FHtQwMDOiK4FuZxgkJnEi2NAjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellaire Building and Standards Commission on July 24 swore in a newly appointed commissioner, reappointed an incumbent and unanimously elected new leadership for the coming year.

Commissioners administered the oath of office to a newly appointed member and re-swore a returning commissioner before moving to nominations and elections. \"I've lived in Bellaire about 28 years,\" the newly sworn-in member said, describing his background in structural engineering.

The commission then nominated and elected Todd Blitzer to serve as chair and Mike Dockel to serve as vice chair. Both nominations passed unanimously on voice/hand-raise votes. The commission also approved the minutes from its April meeting by unanimous vote at the start of the session.

The outgoing commissioner noted he was stepping down because of term limits and said he would transfer to another board. The meeting record shows the swearing in and the leadership votes took place before the commission moved on to staff reports and other business.

Those items concluded without further contested action, and the commission adjourned by unanimous consent.

The commission will next meet as scheduled; staff signaled ongoing agenda work including code updates and property cases.","The Bellaire Building and Standards Commission sworn in a newly appointed member, reappointed one commissioner, and unanimously elected Todd Blitzer as chair and Mike Dockel as vice chair during its July 24, 2025 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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