DEFINITIONS.
Austin City Code § 25-2-350
in effect§ 25-2-350 - DEFINITIONS.
In this division:
(A) CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE means a structure that contributes to the historic character of a historic area (HD) combining district, was built during the period of significance for the district, and which retains its appearance from that time. An altered structure may be considered a contributing structure if the alterations are minor and the structure retains its historic appearance and contributes to the overall visual and historic integrity of the district. A structure is designated as a contributing structure by the ordinance establishing the historic area (HD) combining district.
(B) HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS means the design standards adopted by council and used by property owners, the historic preservation officer, and the commission to evaluate proposed projects in accordance with the requirements of Section 25-11-213 (Building, Demolition, and Relocation Permits and Certificates of Appropriateness Relating to Certain Buildings, Structures or Sites).
(C) SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS means design standards for a historic area (HD) combining district adopted in accordance with the requirements of Section 25-2-356 (Historic Area Combining District Ordinance) and to be considered in addition to historic design standards adopted by council where required by Code.
Source: Ord. 041202-16; Ord. 20100819-065; Ord. No. 20221115-049, Pt. 3, 11-28-22.
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_CH25-2ZO_SUBCHAPTER_BZOPRSPRECEDI_ART2SPRECEDI_DIV3HILAHIARDI_S25-2-350DEFetched: 10/27/2026