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

Sunset Drive Closure update

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Communications

It’s been a while since we have had movement on the road closure of Sunset Lane, but I do have some updates. The boundary survey showed that we would need to vacate a small portion of Eastside Drive, so we … Continue reading →

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Update on Saigebrook’s affordable housing proposals

Posted on March 31, 2017 by President

At the next general meeting on April 3, Megan Lasch will return to give updates on the two possible affordable housing developments that are in planning stages. In advance of her presentation, here is some additional information on the projects: … Continue reading →

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Upcoming CodeTALKS for Code Next!

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Communications

  CodeTALKS are topic-based information sessions open to the general public, but tailored to those who have profound interests in specific sections of the code. Last week’s talk featured five panelists who discussed how the land development code relates to … Continue reading →

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St. Edward’s Continued Growth and Neighborhood Impact

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Communications

By Marie Albiges|   Posted March 3, 2017  in Community Impact Newspaper The often-overlooked Catholic private school St. Edward’s University is growing at rapid speeds, much to the dismay of some nearby South Austin residents. “We’re a popular school now,” said … Continue reading →

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Code Next Meeting March 4 LBJ High School 1:30

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Communications
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