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PERMIT REQUIRED.

Austin City Code § 25-13-81
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§ 25-13-81 - PERMIT REQUIRED. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person must obtain a permit under this chapter from the director before the person may: (1) construct a new structure; (2) substantially change or repair an existing structure; (3) establish a new use, or substantially change an existing use; (4) replace, rebuild, or substantially change or repair a nonconforming structure; (5) replace, substantially change, allow to grow higher, or replant a nonconforming object of natural growth. (B) A permit under this chapter is not required for a structure or object of natural growth that: (1) is not more than 75 feet in height above the natural ground level; (2) does not exceed the height limits of Section 25-13-22 (Height Limits); and (3) is permitted under Section 25-13-42 (Land Uses). 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_ART5PE_S25-13-81PEREFetched: 10/27/2026

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