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

Torchy’s Tacos Continues Alcohol Waiver Effort

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Communications

Have you seen the construction going up for the new Torchy’s Tacos flagship on South Congress at the old Fran’s Hamburgers location? Austin Business Journal is reporting that Torchy’s plans to open their newest location during the second week of … Continue reading →

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Area Residents Appointed to Flood Mitigation Task Force

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Communications

Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo has appointed SRCC Area 5 Coordinator Elloa Mathews and fellow Sherwood Oaks resident John Gleason to the City of Austin’s Flood Mitigation Task Force (FMTF). The FMTF  is created to gather information and develop recommendations related … Continue reading →

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Heritage Oaks Park Project Is Beginning!

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Communications

Austin Parks Foundation (APF) awarded a matching grant to South River City Citizens that will enable us to create a pocket park that can be enjoyed by all residents. The planning for this project has been in progress since 2014. … Continue reading →

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122 Unit Apartment Complex Planned at 1900 Burton/1901 Mariposa

Posted on September 3, 2015 by President

The owners of an apartment complex located at Burton/Mariposa are planning on expanding the number of units they have on their property which may impact the amount of traffic along Woodland. While this development is outside the boundaries of SRCC, … Continue reading →

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Public Workshops for South Central Waterfront: Sept. 1st & 3rd

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Communications

Have an idea about incorporating better public spaces into our Lady Bird Lake waterfront? We know you do! SRCC residents and other Austinites are invited to take part in two Design Workshops to inform designers in planning public space in … Continue reading →

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