Development Policy Corner

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

• Set Public Hearing for 2026 NEC Updates (Approved 3/26/26)
  Item No. 20260326-047

• Amending Signage Requirements for Zoning/Rezoning Notices (Approved 3/26/26)
  Ordinance No. 20260326-053

• Changes to Signage Allowed in ROW (Approved 3/26/26)
  Ordinance No. 20260326-066
    

Proposed Changes

This section contains items scheduled on the City Council agenda or reviewed by the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP). 

Resources

• City Council Action
• Code Interpretation Library
• Engage with Development Services and sign up for updates
• Land Development Code Updates webpage
• Municode - City of Austin Code of Ordinances