AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION.
Austin City Code § 25-6-266
in effect§ 25-6-266 - AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION.
(A) A permit is automatically suspended if:
(1) construction performed under the permit results in damage to or interferes with public utility equipment or service, a storm water drainage facility, or a tree in a pedestrian way; and
(2) the permittee did not obtain consent of the owner of the utility service, drainage facility, or pedestrian way before performing the construction activity.
(B) The city manager may only reinstate a permit after determining that the permit holder has:
(1) provided compensation for the damage; or
(2) eliminated the interference.
Source: Section 13-5-72; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 010329-18; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20060504-039.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25LADE_CH25-6TR_ART5DRSIRI-WCO_DIV2COPE_S25-6-266AUSUFetched: 10/27/2026
