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
- Zoning District for a Density Bonus Program for Preserving and Creating Creative Spaces and Performance Venues (Approved 10/10/24)
Ordinance No. 20241010-034 - Clarification on Locking Requirements for Stairways Doors (Posted 10/4/24)
Austin Fire Policy Document - Street Impact Fee Program Day Care Collection Rate Reduction (Approved 9/26/24)
Ordinance No. 20240926-082
- Sound Assessment Requirements (Approved 9/12/24)
Ordinance No. 20240912-05
- Environmental Criteria Manual Rule Change (Effective 9/6/24)
Rule No. R161-24.11
- Drainage Criteria Manual Rule Change (Effective 9/6/24)
Rule No. R161-24.10
- Changes to Access Control/Electrical Locking System Submittals (Effective 9/1/24)
Austin Fire Policy
- Revisions DB90 Ordinance (Approved 8/29/24)
Ordinance No. 20240829-158
- HOME Phase 2 (Effective 8/16/24)
Ordinance No. 20240516-006
- A2L Refrigerants Code Interpretation (Approved 8/15/24)
Code Interpretation PM2024-0004
- FY 2025 Adopted Budget (Approved 8/14/24)
Proposed 2024-25 Budget
Proposed Changes
This section contains items scheduled on the City Council agenda or reviewed by the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP).
- Update to Utility Excavation Zone detail to align with real world conditions (Posted 10/24/24)
Transportation Criteria Manual
Rule No. R161-24.15
- Changes to requirements for asphalt allowing the use of reclaimed materials and processes in alignment with industry standard (Posted 10/24/24)
Standard Specification Manual
Rule No. R161-24.14
- Details for merging bicyclists during construction in the ROW (Posted 10/24/24)
Transportation Criteria Manual
Rule No. R161-24.13
- Transit-Oriented Development Definition (Posted 10/1/24)
Building Criteria Manual
Rule No. R161-24.16