The Land Use Review Division reviews and permits site plan and subdivision applications for compliance with Chapters 25 and 30 of the Land Development Code.
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The site plan and subdivision review process follows administrative procedures set forth by state law and/or local code requirements. Most of Austin's development regulations are codified in the City Code, Technical Criteria Manuals, and Standard Details and Specifications.
On September 1, 2019, the City’s subdivision application process changed significantly to comply with the requirements of House Bill (HB) 3167 passed during the recent 86th Session of the Texas Legislature.
Learn more about the changes to subdivision development applications.
Site Plan and subdivision applications are reviewed for requirements which include zoning, design standards, subdivision, drainage/floodplain, water quality, transportation, environmental review, erosion control, and mitigation and/or protection of protected or heritage trees.
Review of plans is also coordinated with other city departments such as Austin Energy, Austin Water Utility, Austin Fire, Department of Public Works, Right-of-Way (ROW), Utility Coordination, and Accessibility.
In addition, reviews are coordinated with agencies such as the county, school districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Capital Metro and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The subdivision review team provides case management for subdivision applications, and processes land status determinations. If you have a question about the subdivision process or a land status determination, please email Subdivision Review and we will respond within 24 hours.
The National Weather Service has completed a historical rainfall study, called Atlas 14. This study shows that Central Texas is more likely to experience larger storms than previously thought.
The Environmental Review program of the Land Use Review Division performs a comprehensive review of a proposed development's impact on the environment prior to permitting.