DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT.
Austin City Code § 30-1-72
in effect§ 30-1-72 - DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT.
(A) A person considering development in the planning jurisdiction may request that the single office prepare an assessment of the proposed development. The city and county encourage a development assessment for a residential project of more than 200 acres, or a commercial or mixed use project of more than 50 acres.
(B) A development assessment is based on information provided by the requestor and the requirements applicable at the time of the request.
(C) A development assessment includes:
(1) an explanation of the procedures and requirements of this title for zoning and rezoning, subdivision, site plan approval, and building permits;
(2) an estimate of fees; and
(3) an identification of potential major issues for the project, including whether:
(a) for an area annexed by the city for limited purposes, the proposed land use conforms to the comprehensive plan and current zoning;
(b) proposed arterials, if any, comply with the transportation plan;
(c) proposed collector streets, if any, are adequate for the projected traffic;
(d) there are significant environmental issues;
(e) there are significant drainage or floodplain issues;
(f) adequate utilities are available; and
(g) the proposed density or floor area:
(i) is consistent with the requirements of this title;
(ii) for an area annexed by the city for limited purposes, is appropriate, considering the surrounding land use or zoning; and
(iii) is consistent with watershed requirements.
(D) The single office shall deliver a development assessment to the requestor within 21 days after the request is received. After its delivery, the requestor may seek a meeting with the single office to discuss the development assessment.
Source: City Code Section 25-1-62; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 031211-42.
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=TIT30AUTRCOSURE_CH30-1GEPRPR_ART5APAP_DIV1GEPR_S30-1-72DEASFetched: 10/27/2026