Land Development Code Amendments

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The Land Development Code (LDC) determines how land can be used throughout the city, including what can be built, where it can be built, and how much can (or cannot) be built. Over time amendments are made to the LDC in response to the policy goals; the current code has been amended hundreds of times since its initial adoption in the mid 1980s.

Only the Planning Commission and City Council may initiate amendments to the LDC. The topic of a code amendment can include any content that the LDC comprises: zoning, subdivision, site plans, environment, water, and more. The focus may be geographically limited to a corridor, an activity center, or on a more extensive area, but most code amendments have applicability to the entire city of Austin.


Click here to visit the new Land Development Code Amendment website(External link)


The Land Development Code (LDC) determines how land can be used throughout the city, including what can be built, where it can be built, and how much can (or cannot) be built. Over time amendments are made to the LDC in response to the policy goals; the current code has been amended hundreds of times since its initial adoption in the mid 1980s.

Only the Planning Commission and City Council may initiate amendments to the LDC. The topic of a code amendment can include any content that the LDC comprises: zoning, subdivision, site plans, environment, water, and more. The focus may be geographically limited to a corridor, an activity center, or on a more extensive area, but most code amendments have applicability to the entire city of Austin.


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  • C20-2022-004 Compatibility on Corridors

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    Proposed amendment would relax compatibility and parking standards for certain corridor properties. More information about the amendment can be found in back-up materials that were shared with the City Council here(External link). Materials in the Planning Commission Backup packet include:

    • Compatibility on Corridors Council resolution
    • Compatibility on Corridors draft ordinance
    • Compatibility on Corridors staff presentation
    • Compatibility on Corridors staff report
    • List of impacted roadways by corridor type
    • Higher resolution map of corridors


    These amendments will be considered at:


    Upcoming public hearings:

    • Planning Commission: 11/15/22
      • How to participate: All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak: https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp(External link). Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person.
      • Teleconference Registration: Registration for participation by teleconference closes on 2:00 p.m. the day of the public hearing. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of teleconference registration.
      • In-Person Registration: While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting utilizing a mobile device to scan the QR code, which will be displayed in the Boards and Commissions room. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration.
      • Please contact Andrew Rivera, Commission Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov(External link) or by phone 512-974-6508. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e-mailed to Commission Liaison Andrew Rivera at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov(External link) by 1:00 p.m. day of the meeting.


  • C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial

    17 Feb 2023
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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Proposed amendment would relax compatibility and parking standards for certain corridor properties. More information about the amendment can be found in back-up materials that were shared with the City Council here(External link). Backup packet include:

    • Compatibility on Corridors Council resolution
    • Compatibility on Corridors draft ordinance
    • Compatibility on Corridors staff presentation
    • Compatibility on Corridors staff report
    • List of impacted roadways by corridor type
    • Higher resolution map of corridors


    These amendments will be considered at:


    Upcoming public hearings:

    • Planning Commission: 11/15/22
      • How to participate: All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak: https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp(External link). Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person.
      • Teleconference Registration: Registration for participation by teleconference closes on 2:00 p.m. the day of the public hearing. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of teleconference registration.
      • In-Person Registration: While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting utilizing a mobile device to scan the QR code, which will be displayed in the Boards and Commissions room. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration.
      • Please contact Andrew Rivera, Commission Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov(External link) or by phone 512-974-6508. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e-mailed to Commission Liaison Andrew Rivera at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov(External link) by 1:00 p.m. day of the meeting.


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  • C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial

    17 Feb 2023
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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Proposed amendment would allow development of residential units on commercially-zoned property that currently has no residential entitlement, under certain conditions. More information about the amendment can be found in back-up materials that were shared with the Planning Commission here(External link). Materials in the Planning Commission Backup packet include:

    • Compatibility on Corridors Council resolution
    • Compatibility on Corridors draft ordinance
    • Compatibility on Corridors staff presentation
    • Compatibility on Corridors staff report


    These amendments will be considered at:


    Upcoming public hearings:

    • Planning Commission: 11/8/22
      • How to participate: All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak: https://forms.office.com/g/irmTaGAqPp(External link) Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person.
      • Teleconference Registration: Registration for participation by teleconference closes on 2:00pm the day of the public hearing. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of teleconference registration.
      • In-Person Registration: While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 6:00 p.m. the day of the meeting utilizing a mobile device to scan the below QR code which will be displayed in chambers. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration.
      • Please contact Andrew Rivera, Commission Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov (External link)or by phone 512-974-6508. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e-mailed to Commission Liaison Andrew Rivera at Andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov(External link) by 1:00 PM day of the meeting.


  • C20-2022-004 Compatibility on Corridors (alternate)

    17 Feb 2023
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