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

Bicycle Lane and Parking Changes to E. Live Oak (Congress to Oltorf)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by transpubsafety

As part of the Austin Bicycle Plan, changes to the bicycle lane and parking areas are being planned for East Live Oak between Congress and Oltorf. The attachment below details the proposed changes. The most significant change seems to be … Continue reading →

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Vision and Design Intensive for South Central Waterfront – April 24th, 26th and 28th

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Secretary

The South Central Waterfront Initiative invites everyone in Austin to participate in establishing a vision to guide public and private development over the next 20 years…

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CANCELLED – April 16th: Community Input on the Future Development of E. Riverside/Oltorf (EROC) Neighborhood Plan

Posted on April 9, 2014 by transpubsafety

April 16, 2014 meeting re CodeNEXT Community Character in a Box scheduled for 6:30 pm Wednesday at Ruiz Library is CANCELLED.  According to the City website, there will be additional opportunities to participate later this summer.  Please  notify your neighbors … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront WALKABOUT 2: IMAGINING FUTURE WALKING CONNECTIONS

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Secretary

Saturday, April 5, 2014 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Join us for a walk focusing on connections in the South Central Waterfront.

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South Central Waterfront Talkabout#3 – Dollars & Sense: Smart Strategies to Fund Our Future

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Secretary

Monday, March 24 7-9 pm | Doors at 6:30 pm St. David’s Episcopal Church | 301 East 8th Street Light refreshments will be served. On-street parking free after 6 p.m.

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