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

Greater South River City Neighborhood Planning Contact Team Meeting Nov 14

Posted on November 2, 2016 by President

There will be a meeting of the Greater South River City (GSRC) Neighborhood Planning Contact Team (NPCT) on November 14 at 7:15pm at Life in the City United Methodist Church, 205 E. Monroe. At this meeting, the team will elect … Continue reading →

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St. Edward’s Aug 5th letter to Sherwood Oaks Neighbors

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Communications
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St. Edward’s Planning Meeting Oct 19 5:30-7:00 Maloney Room

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Communications
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Residential Parking Permits- read all about it!

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Communications

RPP has been discussed for the Sherwood Oaks neighborhood to stem the clogged streets caused by St. Edward’s students, employees and construction worker parking. Some Travis Heights/SoCo areas now have RPP.  There are both advantages and disadvantages to RPP.

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Public Meeting on I35 improvements- 9/29 6:00pm

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Communications

Where: W.B. Travis High School (Map) 1211 E. Oltorf St. Austin, TX 78704 When: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 Open House: 6 p.m. Formal Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Purpose: TxDOT invites citizens to a public hearing on the I-35 project from south … Continue reading →

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