San Antonio codes for recycling yards could soon be re-written, but some businesses wonder if it will make a difference [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – A Council Consideration Request that would create a committee to review two codes for metal recyclers is pushing through the city. But business owner Daniel Hack said he’s wondering if it will result in change.

“It’s not a bad thing as long as they enforce it equally upon everybody,” Hack, the owner of Texas Auto Salvage, said.

The CCR would review Chapter 11 on Fire Prevention and Chapter 16 on Licenses and Business Regulations to address used automotive recyclers and metal recycling entities.

KSAT started investigating these city codes late last year when neighbors reported concerns about Monterrey Iron and Metal on Frio City Road. Multiple code violations nearly prompted the city to revoke Monterrey’s recycling license. Monterrey is now in compliance, but questions about code enforcement came up during the investigation.

Michael Shannon, the director of the city’s development services department, sat down with KSAT reporter Avery Everett …