The Building and Standards Commission on Oct. 8 modified a staff‑recommended repair order for a single‑family structure at 808 Turtle Creek Boulevard, extending the compliance window from 45 days to 60 days after mailing and confirming that penalties would begin if the owner failed to complete repairs after the longer period.

Inspector Johnny Serna, who presented the case, said the October 2023 complaint and follow‑up inspections found multiple exterior and structural deficiencies including broken windows, roof decking sagging, missing hose‑vacuum breakers and rot near foundations and accessory structures. The property is occupied by the owner’s heirs and had no active permits.

The property representative said repairs were already underway with the help of a family friend who supplied labor at no cost and requested 60 days to finish work; the representative explained some saved funds were used for family emergencies. Inspector Serna told the commission he had no objection to 60 days; commissioners discussed the commission’s authority to extend beyond the usual 45‑day timeline and noted the commission can grant up to 90 days before additional documentation is required.

Commissioner Francis moved to adopt staff’s findings and recommended order with the change from 45 to 60 days; the motion, seconded and supported by the commission, passed 7–0. Under the order the owner must finalize permits and complete repairs within 60 days of the date the order is mailed and request inspections from Austin Development Services; if compliance is not achieved by the 61st day, a civil penalty of $250 per week will begin to accrue until the code official determines repairs are complete. The chair noted an offset provision that allows owners to preserve receipts for repair expenditures that may be credited against penalties if compliance runs over the deadline.