Development Services News

December 15, 2022 | December 2022 Spring Festival Season Deadline Reminder

Sent to 800 Austin Center for Events email subscribers

November 30, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,695 DSD email subscribers

• Workshop on New Commercial EV Process Set for Dec. 6
• Neighborhood Assistance Center Wants to Be Your DSD Neighbor
• New Water Quality Rules Now in Effect
• Housing and Planning Department Seeks Feedback on Equity-Based Preservation Plan
• False Alarm Awareness Month Reminders

November 10, 2022 | Important Update

Sent to 10,143 active residential permit holders

• Residential Building Inspections Not Available Nov. 14 & 16
   

November 4, 2022 | Important Update

Sent to 5,702 DSD email subscribers

• Prepare Active Construction Sites for Expected Storms

October 31, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,715 DSD email subscribers

• New DSD Webpages Offer Easy Access to Development Guidance, Resources
• Council Updates City’s Parkland Dedication Requirements
• Nature in the City Invites You to Schedule Tree-Off Time
• Get Tree Smart Lunch & Learn Wait List Available

October 20, 2022 | City Invites Community to 5th Annual Roots & Wings Festival

Sent to 488 City of Austin Public Information Office media contacts

October 13, 2022 | DSD Offering November and December Get Tree Smart Sessions

Sent to 3,567 DSD email subscribers

October 7, 2022 | Environmental Criteria Manual Proposed Rule Updates Now Posted

Sent to 4,484 DSD email subscribers

September 27, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,709 DSD email subscribers

• FY 2023 Budget Brings Additional Resources and Lower Fees for Many Processes
• Chat Features, Hours Change to Improve Service
• Wait List Now Open for Future Get Tree Smart Sessions
• Roots & Wings Branches Out, Schedule Now Available

August 29, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,710 DSD email subscribers

• Directory of Services Finds the Right Page
• Pre-Submittal Options Help to Get Right Info in Queue
• New BSPA Form Now Required by Austin Energy
• 2021 Community Tree Report Branches Out

August 19, 2022 | Prepare Construction Sites for Rain

Sent to 6,037 active permit holders

August 11, 2022 | AB+C Portal Access Restored  (message from City CIO Chris Stewart)

Sent to 5,714 DSD email subscribers

August 5, 2022 | Special Event & Outdoor Music Venue Fee Engagement Notification

Sent to 788 special event and outdoor music venue stakeholders

July 25, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,717 DSD email subscribers

• DSD Announces Executive Team Updates
• Former DAC Team Gets New Structure and Name
• Permitting System Upgrade Coming August 1
• Applications to Host Roots & Wings Events Due Aug. 5
• Rest Break Reminder for Construction Sites
• Leafing through Tree Smart Plans

July 7, 2022 | Tree Smart Lunch and Learn Notification

Sent to 3,601 tree permit holders

July 13, 2022 | Notice of Upcoming AMANDA Upgrade

Sent to 9,523 AMANDA users and DSD stakeholders and 512 members of Community Registry

June 30, 2022 | Building Connections Update

Sent to 5,727 DSD email subscribers

• Proposed Parkland Dedication Fees for FY 2023 Reflect Higher Land Costs
• DSD Simplifies Appointment Scheduling Process
• New Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules
• Commercial Intake Launches Customer Dashboard Tool
• Tree Smart Educational Meetings Restarting in July
• Parkland Early Determination Process Improvements
• Roots & Wings Festival to Return
• Nature in the City Blog Post
• Upcoming Key Dates

June 27, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,731 DSD email subscribers

• DSD Simplifying Appointment Scheduling Process
• New Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules
• Commercial Intake Launches Customer Dashboard Tool
• Tree Smart Educational Meetings Restarting in July
• Parkland Early Determination Process Improvements
• Roots & Wings Festival to Return
• Nature in the City Blog Post Upcoming Key Dates

June 22, 2022 | New Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements

Sent to 5,166 mechanical and general contractors

June 13, 2022 | Contractor Registration Update

Sent to 1,412 contractor registration stakeholders

May 31, 2022 | Building Connections

Sent to 5,736 DSD email subscribers

• Building Safety Month
• Now Schedule Environmental and Tree Inspections Online
• Tenant Notification and Relocation Ordinance in Review
• Parkland Dedication Fees for Commercial Development
• Tips for Using Expedited Plan Review Service
• Street Impact Fee Collection Begins in June
• Top 10 Tips for a Successful Inspection
• Dust Off Your Air Quality Knowledge
• Upcoming Key Dates

May 13, 2022 | Environmental Inspections Stakeholder Engagement Reminder

Sent to 432 neighborhood environmental protection stakeholders

May 12, 2022 | Safe Fencing Stakeholder Engagement Reminder

Sent to 1,651 safe fencing stakeholders

April 26, 2022 | Safe Fence Regulations Code Amendment Process Underway

Sent to 1,653 safe fencing stakeholders

April 25, 2022 | Building Connections

• Revisions to Service Center Request Form
• Land Use Team Upgrades Intake Process
• Site Plan Exemption Simplified for Tree Permits
• Safe Fence Regulations Code Amendment Process Underway
• Get Registered: Upcoming Street Impact Fee Webinars
• Save Water and Money with Austin Water Rebates
• Small Business Week: Permitting Guidance for Small Business Owners
• Two New Programs Replace Shop the Block Pilot
• Urban Forest Grants Grow Opportunities to Support Austin Trees
• Building Safety Month is Coming Soon!

Sent to 5,739 DSD email subscribers

April 22, 2022 | You Are Invited: Understanding Environmental Protections in Neighborhoods

Sent to 432 neighborhood environmental protection stakeholders

April 5, 2022 | Continue Outdoor Operations Through Austin Transportation Department

Sent to 7 Shop the Block permit holders

March 30, 2022 | Introducing New Parking Lot Patio Program

Sent to 14 Shop the Block permit holders

March 28, 2022 | Building Connections

• Get Registered to Learn About New Street Impact Fees
• Wednesday Workdays
• Alarm Administration Payments Move to CityBase
• Time Saving Pro Tip: One-Time Inspections
• Register for Tomorrow's Free Fire Code Symposium

Sent to 5,735 DSD email subscribers

March 28, 2022 | You Are Invited: Learn About Proposed Improvements to the Solar & Energy Storage Systems Permitting & Inspections Process

Sent to 230 solar energy stakeholders

March 22, 2022 | Important Update: Preparing Construction Sites for Severe Weather

Sent to 2,027 Building Permit holders

March 4, 2022 | Important Update: DSD Returns In Person + Modifies Intake to Reduce Backlog

Sent to 5,740 DSD email subscribers

Feb. 28, 2022 | Building Connections

• New Asbestos Options
• City Launches CityBase Payment Portal
• Stakeholder Meeting Recap & New Resources
• PDC Receives City's First WELL Gold Certification
• Permitting ATX Moves to City Website
• How Preliminary Plan Review Can Help You
• Planting Seeds for the Future

Sent to 5,739 DSD email subscribers

Feb. 11, 2022 | Comment on Proposed Changes to Tree Rules Through Feb. 28

Sent to 4,547 tree permit holders and neighborhood associations

Feb. 3, 2022 | Important Update: DSD Offices Closed Due to Winter Weather Friday, Feb. 4

Sent to 5,734 DSD email subscribers

Feb. 2, 2022 | Important Update: DSD Offices Closed Due to Winter Weather Thursday, Feb. 3

Sent to 5,735 DSD email subscribers

Feb. 1, 2022 | Expired Permit Reminder: Austin-Travis County Permit Extension Orders Expire March 1, 2022

Sent to 8,131 permit holders

Jan. 31, 2022 | Building Connections

• Building New Foundations for You - Read the FY 2021 Annual Report
• Remote Operations to Continue in February
• Inaugural Affordable Housing Planning Officer Selected
• Alarm Permits Now Available through DSD
• DSD Releases Code Interpretation Library
• AB+C Portal Offline Evening of Feb. 2 for Maintenance
• Comment on Proposed Changes to Tree Rules by Feb. 28
• Stay Weather Aware This Week
• Stakeholder Meeting Resources Now Available
• Online Resources Can Help with Inspection Questions
• Environmental Inspections Team Tackles Removal of Ghost Underground Storage Tanks
• Moving Healthy Heritage Trees

Sent to 5,722 DSD email subscribers

Jan. 28, 2022 | Stakeholder Materials Now Available on DSD Webpage

Sent to 79 attendees of Jan. 26, 2022, stakeholder meeting

Jan. 27, 2022 | New Volume Builder Resubmittal Temporarily Unavailable

Sent to 36 volume builder customers

Jan. 26, 2022 | Reminder: New Demolition Notification Process in Effect

Sent to 1,602 demolition permit holders and contractors + Community Registry

Jan. 24, 2022 | DSD Continues Remote Operations Until Further Notice

Sent to 5,724 DSD email subscribers

Jan. 19, 2022 | Volume Builder Portal Enhancement to Simplify Resubmittals, File Management

Sent to 36 volume builder customers

Jan. 10, 2022 | Important Update

• New Online Form Simplifies Building Application Process
• Virtual Stakeholder Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 26
• New CityBase Payment Portal Scheduled to Launch Jan. 20
• Key Dates at a Glance

Sent to 5,725 DSD email subscribers

Jan. 3, 2022 | DSD Returns to Remote Operations Due to Omicron Surge

Sent to 5,716 DSD email subscribers

Dec. 20, 2021 | Important Update

• New Orders Extend Permit & Development Application Deadlines

Dec. 13, 2021 | Important Update

• New Site Plan Exemption Process Form Improves Access and Visibility
• New Asbestos Requirements Affect Some Renovations, Demolitions
• Building Connections to Return in 2022, Important Updates to Continue
• Appointments Now Available for Austin Public Health Reviews
• Stakeholder Meeting Coming in January
• Happy Holidays from DSD!

Nov. 22, 2021 | Important Update

• Staff to Update Commission on Environmental Rules, Enforcement
• Permitting and Development Center Honored by Local Organizations
• Water Benchmarking Offers Conservation Opportunities for Developers
• City to Retire Zoning Profile Tool, Rely on Property Profile for Zoning Info
• DSD Development Process Team Featured in CityView Episode

Oct. 18, 2021 | Important Update

• New Residential Permit Application Process
• Commercial Building Plan Review Delays
• Erosion Control in Inclement Weather

Sep. 27, 2021 | Important Update

• New Demolition Requirements Begin This Friday, Oct. 1
• FY 2022 Fees Become Effective Friday, Oct. 1
• Previous Editions of Important Update Now Available Online
• Share Your Story to Help Shape the Next Historic Preservation Plan

Sep. 13, 2021 | Important Update

• Information About New Demolition Notification Requirements Available
• Choosing Correct Meetings for Plan Review Questions and Guidance
• Development of Proposed Contractor Registration Program Underway
• Intake and Service Center Positions Filled, Training in Progress
• Updated Parkland Fees Become Effective October 1
• Housing and Planning Department to Offer Affordable Housing Training
• New Legal Documents for Fiscal Surety Now Available

Aug. 30, 2021 | Important Update

• Reminder: New Technical Codes Go into Effect This Week
• Virtual Preview of New Code Interpretation Library Coming Wednesday
• New Site Concept Plan Option Offers Feedback Before Formal Submittal
• FY 2022 City Fees Begin October 1, Development Fees Remain Flat

Aug. 16, 2021 | Important Update

• AB+C Portal Reverts to Previous Version to Address Performance Issues
• Multiple Initiatives Underway to Improve Development Process Timelines
• Council Approves City Budget for FY 2022, Development Fees Stay Flat

Aug. 9, 2021 | Important Update

• Austin Build + Connect Portal Replacement to Go Live August 16
• Preview Code Interpretation Library Sept. 1, Launch Planned for October
• Revised Technical Codes Go Into Effect September 1

July 16, 2021 | Important Update

• Weigh In Now on Proposed Rules for Expanded Timed Inspections
• Training Available in August for Revised Technical Codes
• Revised Legal Forms Available for Easements and Restrictive Covenants
• Use PDC Appointment Scheduler for Virtual and In-Person Meetings

June 28, 2021 | Important Update

• Permitting and Development Center (PDC) to Open July 6
  • Making Appointments
  • Arrival and Check-In
  • General Information about the PDC

June 14, 2021 | Important Update

• Free Vaccination Event this Saturday, June 19 (English)
• Clínica de Vacunación, Junio 19 (Español)

June 7, 2021 | Important Update

• New Positions Approved to Support Growing Housing Needs in Austin
• Updated Technical Codes Approved by Council, Effective September 1
• DSD Stakeholder Meetings Postponed
• Material Shortages Call for Radiant Roof Barrier Options
• Residential Projects Get More Time to Adapt to New Austin Energy Rule
• Some 2020 National Electric Code Requirements Postponed
• Additional Notation Requested on Solar-Ready Construction Applications
• Preservation Program Accepting Applications Through June 14

May 17, 2021 | Important Update

• Service Center Requests Just Got Easier

April 23, 2021 | Important Update

• Proposed Technical Code Addition Combines Flood-Related Building Requirements
• International Fire Code Amendments Also Open for Comment
• Upcoming Milestones for Codes and Building Criteria Manual Rules
• City Council Votes to Extend Fee Waivers Until June 1
• Delays in Site Plan Corrections and Exemptions

April 9, 2021 | Important Update

• Proposed Building & Environmental Criteria Manual Updates Available

March 29, 2021 | Important Update

• New Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal is Live

March 15, 2021 | Important Update

• Austin Build + Connect Portal Replacement Postponed

March 14, 2021 | Important Update

• Proposed Technical Code Amendments Comment Period to Close March 14

March 8, 2021 | Important Update

• Austin Build + Connect Portal Replacement On Track for March 15

Feb. 15, 2021 | Important Update

• Registration Now Open for February 24 Stakeholder Meeting
• More Proposed Technical Codes Coming Next Week
• Intake Processing Timelines Updated Weekly
• Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal Update Postponed
• Equity Assessment Now Available
• Residential Plan Review Intake to Reserve Fridays for Project Updates Through June
• Services Closed for Presidents Day

Feb. 1, 2021 | Important Update

• Proposed 2021 Mechanical and Plumbing Codes Now Available for Review

Jan. 25, 2021 | Important Update

• Pilot Offers Opportunity to Resolve Conflicting Comments Quickly
• Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal Update Moved to February
• Payment Required with Site Plan Corrections
• Residential and Commercial Intake Delays
• Stakeholder Meeting Coming Next Month

Jan. 12, 2021 | Important Update

• Environmental Criteria Manual Amendments Available for Review
• Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal Update on Track for Feb. 1
• Residential Plan Review Team to Reserve Fridays in January for Project Updates
• Other Rulemaking and Stakeholder Opportunities

Jan. 8, 2021 | Important Update

• Opportunity to Provide Input on Development Rules Now Available