INTERBASIN DIVERSION.
Austin City Code § 30-5-365
in effect§ 30-5-365 - INTERBASIN DIVERSION.
(A) Development may not divert stormwater from one watershed to another, except as authorized by this Section.
(B) A proposed diversion of less than 20% of the site based on gross site area or less than 1 acre, whichever is smaller, may be allowed if the applicant demonstrates that:
(1) existing drainage patterns are maintained to the extent feasible; and
(2) there are no adverse environmental or drainage impacts.
Source: Ord. 20131017-046.
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_CH30-5EN_SUBCHAPTER_AWAQU_ART7REALWA_DIV6OTRE_S30-5-365INDIFetched: 10/27/2026
