Join Us and Let Your Voice Be Heard
Throughout the year, the Development Services Department hosts engagement meetings and other events to share department news, process improvements, and new services and resources. These events also let us hear and address your comments, questions, and concerns.
On this page you can explore and register for upcoming events, and find recordings and other resources from past meetings.
- Upcoming Events & Engagements
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A complete list of upcoming engagements can be found on the Development Services Events Calendar.
Join our Lunch and Learn email list to receive information about upcoming Lunch and Learn opportunities from Development Services. - 2025 Meeting Recordings & Resources
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June 2 | Site Plan Lite & Infill Plat Ordinance Implementation
Site Plan Lite & Infill Plat Ordinance Implementation (PDF)
May 28 | DSD Info Series, Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning - Home and Safety Maintenance (PDF)
May 19 | Site Plan 102
Site Plan 102 by The Site Plan Review Team & Land Use Review Division (PDF)
May 12 | Site Plan 101
Site Plan 101 by The Site Plan Review Team, Land Use Review Division (PDF)
May 6 | Understanding Technical Criteria Manuals and The Rule Making Process
Understanding Technical Criteria Manuals and The Rule Making Process (PDF)
April 29 | DSD Info Series, Building Under HOME
Building Under HOME - Small Lot Single Family (PDF)
April 22 | DSD Info Series, Building Under HOME
Building Under HOME - Tiny Homes (PDF)
April 15 | DSD Info Series, Building Under HOME
Building Under HOME Presentation (PDF)
March 25 | DSD Info Series, Permitting: Where Do I Start?
Permitting: Where Do I Start? Presentation (PDF)
January 29 | Austin Center for Events Stakeholder Meeting
Austin Center for Events Stakeholder meeting (PDF)
January 23 | Site Plan Lite & Infill Plat Stakeholder Update
Site Plan Lite Infill Plat Stakeholder meeting (PDF)
January 21 | Short-Term Rental Proposal
Please contact dsdcommunications@austintexas.gov for the Spanish interpretation of this meeting.
- 2024 Meeting Recordings & Resources
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November 19 | Site and Subdivision: Plan Review and Inspections
November 14 | Building Review and Inspections
November 14 | Building Review and Inspections (PDF)
October 4 | Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite: Overview of Staff Proposal
October 4 | Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite: Overview of Staff Proposal Q & A Summary (PDF)
August 28 | 2024 Austin Center For Events
August 28 | 2024 Austin Center For Events (PDF)
August 28 | 2024 Austin Center For Events Q & A Summary (PDF)
July 16 | 2024 Tree Regulations and the HOME Initiative
July 16 | 2024 Tree Regulations and The HOME Initiative (PDF)
July 16 | 2024 Tree Regulations and The HOME Initiative Q & A Summary (PDF)
June 12 | 2024 Building Review and Inspections
June 12 | 2024 Building Review and Inspections (PDF)
June 12 | 2024 Building Plan Review and Inspections Q & A Summary (PDF)
June 11 | 2024 Site Plan / Subdivision Review and Inspections
June 11 | 2024 Site Plan / Subdivision Review and Inspections Presentation (PDF)
June 11 | 2024 Site Plan / Subdivision Review and Inspections Q & A Summary (PDF)
May 20 | 2024 Technical Code Changes
May 20 | 2024 Technical Code Changes presentation (PDF)
May 1 | 2024 What to Know Before You Buy or Lease
May 1| 2024 What to Know Before You Buy or Lease (PDF)
April 30 | 2024 Commercial Development Process from Start to Finish
April 30| 2024 Commercial Development Process from Start to Finish(PDF
April 9 | 2024 Technical Code Changes
April 9 | 2024 Technical Code Changes presentation (PDF)
March 27 | Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements
Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements (PDF)
February 15 | Code Amendment for Bedroom Window Requirements
Code Amendments for Bedroom Window Requirements (Virtual) (PDF)
Code Amendments for Bedroom Window Requirements (In-person with added content) (PDF)
January 24 | Austin Center for Events
Austin Center for Events (PDF)
- 2023 Meeting Recordings & Resources
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October 30 | Building Plan Review and Inspections
Building Plan Review and Inspections (PDF)
Building Plan Review and Inspections Q & A Summary (PDF)
October 17 | Site Plan/Subdivision Review and Inspections
Site Plan/Subdivision Review and Inspections (PDF)
Site Plan/Subdivision Review and Inspections Q & A Summary (PDF)
September 28 | Development-Related Changes from the 88th Legislative Session
Development-Related Changes from the 88th Legislative Session (PDF)
May 24, 2023 | Stakeholder Meeting
Stakeholder Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Stakeholder Meeting Questions & Answer Summary (PDF)
May 16, 2023 | Stakeholder Meeting
Stakeholder Meeting Presentation (PDF)
Stakeholder Meeting Questions & Answer Summary (PDF)
January 2023 | Safe Fencing Regulations
