Ord. 2026-10-05-7.City of Laredo (Webb County)

An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the rev

Bastiat Overreach Score: 72/100

Passed: 2026-10-05 • Effective: 2026-10-05

Executive Summary & Impact

An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the review and acceptance of third-party inspection reports by the Department Director or designee; providing for enforcement and revocation authority; providing for severability; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

7. • City of Laredo City Council Meeting2026-10-05

An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the rev

Outcome: PASSED (9-0) • Motion to approve An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the rev

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF LAREDO
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-10-05-7. (Agenda Item 7.)
Meeting: City of Laredo City Council Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-10-05
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (9 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees
Source Document: https://cityoflaredo.legistar1.com/cityoflaredo/meetings/2026/10/1335_A_City_Council_26-10-05_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the review and acceptance of third-party inspection reports by the Department Director or designee; providing for enforcement and revocation authority; providing for severability; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date.