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

Proposed affordable housing development

Posted on February 2, 2017 by President

A group named Saigebrook Development is interested in building new affordable housing in our area. The proposed complex uses tax credits to offer 90% affordable units/10% market rate. They are currently considering two different tracts: intersection of IH-35 at Woodland … Continue reading →

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Code Next Draft

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Communications

City staff and the Opticos Consultants are proud to share the first draft of CodeNEXT.  Click here to examine the Draft Code. This is a historic day for Austin and one that continues the community discussion on how we will … Continue reading →

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CodeNEXT Timeline Update

Posted on November 30, 2016 by President

January 30, 2017: First Draft Code Released. On January 30, 2017, city staff will release the first draft of Austin’s new Land Development Code for public review. This draft will contain specific, detailed requirements about how and what you can … Continue reading →

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Robert Wells : The Odd Meter Collective Project

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Communications

Click here (Current Issues Tab) to read about the proposed music collective and development at 2006-2008 Travis Heights Blvd.  We are a nonprofit corporation as filed with the State of Texas. Federal 501(c)(3) status is still pending. The board of … Continue reading →

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Destination Vacation: 78704 Hotels coming to SRCC area

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Communications

At least two large hotel complexes are planned in the SRCC neighboring area. One will be just east of S. Congress on the former Terrace Motor Courts property. The other will be just west of S. Congress at the Long … Continue reading →

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