Texas Land Development Application Process
Starting September 1, 2019, Texas implemented new legislation that created a new subdivision application process that might affect your development project.
Here’s what you need to know:
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There is now a 30 calendar day deadline for all approvals.
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You are required to provide a project assessment and pre-requisites before formally submitting an application
A Project Assessment is required for the following:
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Regional Stormwater Management Program Participation
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Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Water Quality
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SOS limited adjustments
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Redevelopment exceptions;
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Floodplain variances (administrative and Council approval)
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Floodplain delineation when doing a study or Not using City delineation
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Condition Letter of Map Revision and Letters of Map Revisions
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Variances from Land Development Code requirements
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Waivers and administrative variances from criteria, discretionary
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Use of non-standard legal documents
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Real estate applications (easement ROW vacations, encroachment agreements, license agreements)
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Parkland Chapter 26
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Cottage, Urban or Small lots in city limits that require an AMOC for Fire Department approval
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Non-standard construction in the ROW
Prerequisites are specific approvals to be obtained before applying. Please check out the City of Austin’s website for more details regarding prerequisites.
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