COMPATIBLE LAND USES.

Austin City Code tit. 25, ch. 25-13, art. 3

in effect

Austin City Code § 25-13-41 AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONES.

§ 25-13-41 - AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONES. (A) Within the controlled compatible land use area, the following airport overlay zones are created: (1) Airport overlay zone one (AO-1) consists of the portions of the controlled compatible land use area that have a yearly day-night average sound level of at least 70 decibels and not more than 75 decibels. (2) Airport overlay zone two (AO-2) consists of the portions of the controlled compatible land use area that have a yearly day-night average sound level of at least 65 decibels and not more than 70 decibels. (3) Airport overlay zone one (AO-3) consists of the portions of the controlled compatible land use area that have a yearly day-night average sound level of less than 65 decibels and are located within approximately one-half mile of the 65 decibel contour line. (B) The controlled compatible land use area and the airport overlay zones are depicted on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Land Use Map on file with the City Department of Aviation. The director of the Department of Aviation shall determine the location or meaning of a boundary or other feature on the map. Source: Ord. 010809-78; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-13-42 RESTRICTION ON LAND USES.

§ 25-13-42 - RESTRICTION ON LAND USES. In the controlled compatible land use area, a person may not engage in a land use unless: (1) the land use is permitted under this article; and (2) in the zoning jurisdiction, the land use is permitted under Chapter 25-2 (Zoning). Source: Ord. 010809-78; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-13-43 DETERMINATION OF LAND USE CLASSIFICATION.

§ 25-13-43 - DETERMINATION OF LAND USE CLASSIFICATION. The director shall determine the appropriate land use classification for an existing or proposed use or activity. Source: Ord. 010809-78; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-13-44 AIRPORT OVERLAY LAND USE TABLE.

§ 25-13-44 - AIRPORT OVERLAY LAND USE TABLE. (A) The Airport Overlay Land Use Table in Subsection (C) prescribes the land uses that are permitted, permitted under certain conditions including noise level reduction measures, or prohibited in the airport overlay zones. Chapter 25-12, Article 1, Division 2 (Noise Level Reduction Measures For Certain Airport Compatible Land Uses) prescribes the noise level reduction measures required by this section for certain land uses. (B) In the Airport Overlay Land Use Table: (1) "P" means the land use and related structures are permitted. (2) "P-25db" means the land use and related structures are permitted, but measures to achieve a minimum outdoor-to-indoor noise level reduction of 25 decibels are required for a structure. (3) "P-30db" means the land use and related structures are permitted, but measures to achieve a minimum outdoor-to-indoor noise level reduction of 30 decibels are required for a structure. (4) "P-25db certain areas" means the land use and related structures are permitted, but measures to achieve a minimum outdoor-to-indoor noise level reduction of 25 decibels are required for a portion of a building that is a public reception area, an office, a noise sensitive area, or an area where the normal noise level is low. (5) "P-sound system" means the land use and related structures are permitted, but a special sound reinforcement system is required. (6) "P-25db residential" means the land use and related structures are permitted, but measures to achieve a minimum outdoor-to-indoor noise level reduction of 25 decibels are required for a residential building. (7) "P-30db residential" means the land use and related structures are permitted, but measures to achieve a minimum outdoor-to-indoor noise level reduction of 30 decibels are required for a residential building. (8) "R" means that the land use and related structures are restricted by Section 25-13-45 (Residential And School Uses In Airport Overlay Zone Three). (9) "X" means the land use and related structures are prohibited. (C) Airport Overlay Land Use Table. Land Use | AO-1 | AO-2 | AO-3 Residential Uses All residential | X | X | R Public Uses Schools | X | X | R Hospitals and nursing homes | P-30db | P-30db | P-25db Churches, auditoriums, and concert halls | P-30db | P-30db | P-25db Government services | P-25db | P | P Transportation | P-25db certain areas | P | P Parking | P-25db certain areas | P | P Commercial Uses Hotel or motel | P-30db | P-25db | P-25db Offices, business and professional | P-25db | P | P Wholesale and retail - building materials, hardware, and farm equipment | P-25db certain areas | P | P Retail trade - general | P-25db | P | P Utilities | P-25db certain areas | P | P Communication | P-25db | P | P Manufacturing and Production Uses Manufacturing, general | P-25db certain areas | P | P Photographic and optical | P-25db | P | P Farming, ranching, and forestry | P-30db residential | P-25db residential | P-25db residential Mining and fishing, resource production and extraction | P | P | P Recreational Uses Outdoor sports arenas and spectator sports | P-sound system | P-sound system | P-sound system Outdoor music shells, amphitheaters | X | X | X Nature exhibits and zoos | X | P | P Amusements, parks, resorts, and camps | P | P | P Golf courses, riding stables, and water recreation | P-25db | P | P Source: Ord. 010809-78; Ord. 031211-11.

Austin City Code § 25-13-45 RESIDENTIAL AND SCHOOL USES IN AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE THREE.

§ 25-13-45 - RESIDENTIAL AND SCHOOL USES IN AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE THREE. (A) This section applies to a residential use or a school use located in airport overlay zone three. (B) The uses are permitted only on property that: (1) is included in a recorded final plat on August 20, 2001; (2) is located in a municipal utility district on August 20, 2001; or (3) is located in a neighborhood plan combining district on December 31, 2001. (C) Except as provided in Subsection (D), the noise level reduction measures prescribed by Section 25-12-12 (Measures To Achieve A Noise Level Reduction Of 25 Decibels) are required. (D) This subsection applies to a structure constructed before August 20, 2001. (1) Noise level reduction measures are required. For the original structure, this requirement is satisfied by: (a) compliance with the Energy Code in effect on August 20, 2001; or (b) incorporation of measures to achieve an outdoor-to-indoor noise level reduction of at least 25 decibels, as determined by the building official. (2) A portion of the structure that is replaced, rebuilt, or expanded must comply with the noise level reduction measures prescribed by Section 25-12-12 (Measures To Achieve A Noise Level Reduction Of 25 Decibels). (E) A use or related structure that does not meet the requirements of this section is prohibited. Source: Ord. 010809-78; Ord. 031211-11.

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_CH25-13AIHACOLAUSRE_ART3COLAUSFetched: 10/27/2026