This webpage contains information about code and criteria manual updates, code interpretations, and other regulatory changes affecting the development process. This will be updated monthly and reflect changes adopted in the past quarter. For more information about the City of Austin’s Code of Ordinances, visit the City’s Municode.
Recently Adopted Changes
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Clarifies Requirement for Tree Removal to be Included as a Contract Pay Item (Adopted 4/14/25)
Standard Specification Manual
R161-25.05 -
Prohibits Concrete Volumetric Trucks for City of Austin Structural Concrete Classes (Adopted 4/14/25)
Standard Specification Manual
R161.25.04 - Provides a Detail for Reduced Minimum and Maximum Driveway Widths (Adopted 4/14/25)
Rule No. 161-24.12
- Flag Lot Width and Permitted Access Code Interpretation (Posted 3/11/25)
CI2025-0002
- Provides a Detail for Reduced Minimum and Maximum Driveway Widths (Adopted 3/10/25)
Standard Specification Manual
Rule No. R161-25.03
- Adds New Standards Details for Combination Air Values and Requirements for Fluoropolymer Coating (Adopted 3/10/25)
Standards Manual
Rule No. R161-25.02
- Specifies Austin Water Requirements are Effective in Unincorporated Areas Within Service Area; Adds Specifications for Water Systems (Adopted 3/10/25)
Utility Criteria Manual
Rule No. R161-25.01
- Site Plan Lite Phase 2 & Infill Plat (Adopted 3/6/25)
Ordinance No. 20250306-037
- Updates to Short-Term Rental Regulations (Adopted 2/27/25)
Ordinance No. 20250227-039, Ordinance No. 20250227-040, & Ordinance No. 20250227-041
- Update to requirements when requesting a joint use access easement (Adopted 2/12/25)
Transportation Criteria Manual
Rule No. R161-24.18
Proposed Changes
This section contains items scheduled on the City Council agenda or reviewed by the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP).