Category Archives: Planning and Zoning

This committee is responsible to review applications for zoning changes and variances, master planning, and other land use concerns within the SRCC area. The committee provides advice and suggests a course of action to the Executive Committee.
SRCC has a written policy on responding to requests for variances:

View the SRCC Variance Request Procedure

Our neighborhoods are greatly impacted by zoning issues. The SRCC neighborhood association is frequently asked to support or make a recommendation on individual requests to be exempt from zoning regulations. Because the issues can be complex, and residents want to be knowledgeable when cases are discussed at SRCC meetings a former member of the Zoning Committee, has written a basic guide to terms, zoning districts, site development, permits and planning.

View the Zoning & Land Use 101 document

Topics covered include:
* Zoning and Land Use 101
* Permitting & Building Codes 101
* Neighborhood Plan / Amendments / Zoning / Variances / Waivers 101
* Working with SRCC Neighborhood Association

Committee Members:
Anita Tschurr (Chair)
Sarah Campbell
Robin Sanders
Betty Weed
Ruth Casarez
Email: planning-zoning@srccatx.org

City of Austin is accepting applications for its annual CityWorks Academy

Posted on July 17, 2015 by President

Learn the A to Z of City Operations! The City of Austin is accepting applications for its annual CityWorks Academy. This Academy is a 12-week curriculum for Austin residents to learn about the local government processes, procedures, and the people … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront TALKABOUT#5: Designing Urban Landscapes for People and Nature

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Secretary

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 – 6:30pm Join us for the fifth Talkabout in a series about the future of the South Central Waterfront of Austin’s beloved Lady Bird Lake. Scott Cataffa, a Principal at CMG Landscape Architecture, a nationally awarded … Continue reading →

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Walk the Talk: Tour and Panel Discussion of “Missing Middle” Housing in Austin

Posted on April 26, 2015 by President

A PRESENTION BY IMAGINE AUSTIN AND AIA AUSTIN DESIGNVOICE Saturday, May 16th 1:00-3:00pm Ridgetop Elementary Auditorium 5005 Caswell Ave RSVP at https://walkthetalkatx.eventbrite.com Join us for a panel discussion and self-guided tour of “missing middle” housing types- such as duplexes, townhouses, … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Initiative

Posted on April 21, 2015 by President

Hear from Alex Krieger FAIA, an internationally renowned architect, urban designer, Harvard professor, writer, and a global expert on riverfront planning, on the principles for creating vibrant, beautiful, and welcoming waterfronts. Krieger’s talk will draw on his considerable contributions to … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Initiative – Waterfront Talkabout 4

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Secretary

The May 6th talk will serve as the kickoff to the next critical phase of planning and engagement. Within the next couple of weeks, certainly by the May 6th talk, we’ll have more details to announce about the upcoming process … Continue reading →

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