UPLANDS ZONE.
Austin City Code § 25-8-453
in effect§ 25-8-453 - UPLANDS ZONE.
(A) This section applies to development in an uplands zone. Density and impervious cover limits are based on net site area.
(B) For a duplex or single family residential use, density may not exceed:
(1) one unit for each two acres, with a minimum lot size of three-quarters acre; or
(2) if development intensity is transferred under Section 25-8-454 (Transfer of Development Intensity), one unit for each acre, with a minimum lot size of one-half acre.
(C) This subsection applies to cluster housing.
(1) Density may not exceed:
(a) one unit for each acre; or
(b) if development intensity is transferred under Section 25-8-454 (Transfer of Development Intensity), two units for each acre.
(2) At least 40 percent of the uplands area of a site must be retained in or restored to its natural state to serve as a buffer. The buffer must be contiguous to the development, and must receive overland drainage from the developed areas of the site unless a water quality control is provided. Use of the buffer is limited to fences, water quality controls that comply with Subdivision 25-8-213(C)(3) (Water Quality Control Standards), utilities that cannot reasonably be located elsewhere, irrigation lines not associated with wastewater disposal, and access for site construction. A wastewater disposal area may not be located in the buffer.
(D) This subsection applies to a commercial, multifamily residential use, or mixed use.
(1) Impervious cover may not exceed:
(a) 20 percent; or
(b) if development intensity is transferred under Section 25-8-454 (Transfer of Development Intensity), 25 percent.
(2) At least 40 percent of the uplands area of a site must be retained in or restored to its natural state to serve as a buffer. The buffer must be contiguous to the development, and must receive overland drainage from the developed areas of the site unless a water quality control is provided. Use of the buffer is limited to fences, water quality controls that comply with Subdivision 25-8-213(C)(3) (Water Quality Control Standards), utilities that cannot reasonably be located elsewhere, irrigation lines not associated with wastewater disposal, and access for site construction. A wastewater disposal area may not be located in the buffer.
(E) Impervious cover for a public mobility project in the right-of-way may not exceed 55 percent.
Source: Section 13-2-564; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 990819-99; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20131017-046; Ord. No. 20170615-102, Pt. 24, 6-15-17; Ord. No. 20220519-094, Pt. 15, 5-30-22.
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_CH25-8EN_SUBCHAPTER_AWAQU_ART11WASURUWARE_S25-8-453UPZOFetched: 10/27/2026