Definitions.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 10-391
in effectSec. 10-391. - Definitions.
In this division, "corrective action" means any one or more of the following:
(1) Ordering the property vacated;
(2) Repairing all or part of a structure or other fixture on the property;
(3) Demolishing a structure or other fixture on the property, specifically including a vacant building not capable of being secured by a means and at an expense reasonably proportionate to the threat to human health or safety presented by the building; or
(4) Taking any other action reasonably calculated to alter the condition so that it no longer constitutes a serious and immediate hazard;
provided that all corrective action shall be reasonably proportionate to the threat to human health or safety presented by the hazard.
(Ord. No. 2011-108, § 4, 2-9-2011)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH10BUNEPR_ARTIXBUST_DIV7EM_S10-391DEFetched: 10/26/2026