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
Adding Tenant Protection to Density Bonus and Incentive Program Requirements (Approved 5/21/26)
Ordinance No. 20260521-036- Update to Permitting Processes for Project Connect (Approved 5/21/26)
Ordinance No. 20260521-055 - Creation of New Zoning Districts for Citywide Density Bonus Program; Replacing DB90 and VMU (Approved 5/21/26)
Ordinance No. 20260521-056 - Maximum Allowed Opening in Residential Walls Code Interpretation (Posted 5/5/26)
PM2026-0001 - Encroachment and License Agreement Exemptions for Historic Buildings or Structures (Approved 4/23/26)
Ordinance No. 20260423-031 - Adoption of 2026 National Electrical Codes
(Approved 4/23/26)
Ordinance No. 20260423-048 Amending Signage Requirements for Zoning/Rezoning Notices (Approved 3/26/26)
Ordinance No. 20260326-053Changes 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).
- Establishes Back-of-Curb Requirements for Properties Along the Light Rail Project (Posted 4/15/26)
Transportation Criteria Manual
Rule No. R161-26.10