- Illustrate the location and nature of any existing or potential scenic vista from or in close proximity to public roadways or recreation areas
- Show how vistas would be impacted by the proposed development
Principal Street Type
Please refer to Land Development Code 25-2, Subchapter E, to determine your project’s street type.
To determine whether this site is located within a neighborhood plan, visit the Long Range Planning webpage.
Visit the Plans, Regulations, and Special Projects webpage to determine whether this site is located within a TOD District, the North Burnet Gateway (NBG), or the East Riverside Corridor (ERC).
To determine whether this site is located within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or Planned Development Agreement (PDA), visit the Office of the City Clerk webpage.
To determine the following information , refer to the GIS Viewer, Property Profile:
- Local Historic District (HD zoning)
- National Register Historic District
- Landmarked property (H zoning)
Great Street Program
Visit the Great Streets Program webpage to learn more information and requirements.
Property owners must obtain a license agreement with the City of Austin to temporarily encroach into a public right-of-way or an easement for the private use of a structure or improvement (see City Code Chapter 14-11). The City reserves the right to give the Licensee 90 days' notice to remove the encroaching improvement. The following are the most common examples of when license agreements are required: Tower cranes, retention or excavation support systems, streetscapes, awnings, canopies, benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, street trees, landscaping, irrigation, outdoor dining areas or pedestrian lighting.
Visit the Land Development Engineering webpage to learn more about the License Agreement requirements and application process.
Provide the name for each of the following:
- Electric Utility Provider
- Water Provider
- Wastewater Disposal Provider
Application Assessment
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) determination is required prior to the submittal of the site plan application. This determination is made by the Transportation and Public Works Department . Check whether a Transportation Impact Analysis is required to complete the TIA Determination Worksheet and to learn more about the TIA requirements.
Large Retail Use
According to Ordinance # 20070215-072 a large retail use (100,000 sq. ft. or greater) requires a Conditional Use Permit from the Land Use Commission.
Land Development Code 25-2-491 provides a table listing permitted and conditional uses for each zoning district. “P” means a permitted use, “C” means a conditional use, and “X” means a use is prohibited. A conditional use site plan permit requires approval from the Land Use Commission.
Development Assessment or Concept Site Plan
If you have received a Development Assessment or Concept Site Plan Application, indicate the file number. For received Development Assessments, Intake staff will apply the credit associated with the assessment to your application fee. The assessment credit is void if not used within six months.
If off-site parking is requested, the site plan must show the primary use, the off-site parking, and the property address and legal description of both sites. To assure the continued availability of the parking, a written agreement between the owner of the off-site parking and the owner of the primary use is required. In addition, an Off-Site/Shared Parking Application and fees are required. Consult with the Transportation and Public Works Department for more details.
If shared parking approval is being requested under Section 25-6-476, a Shared Parking Analysis is required. In addition, an Off-Site/Shared Parking Application and fees are required. Consult with the Transportation and Public Works Department for more details.
Site Area Information
Indicate the gross and net site area and the limits of construction. See Section 25-1-21(44) of the Land Development Code for a definition of Gross Site Area, and Section 25-8-62 for a definition of Net Site Area.
Complete the chart, indicating the zoning (within the City limits), existing and proposed uses, and area of each tract. If there is only one tract, refer to it as Tract 1.
Indicate the existing and proposed percent of impervious cover. Impervious cover is anything that prevents water from percolating into the ground, such as buildings, drives, concrete pads or walkways, compacted surfaces for driving, etc. For questions, consult the Land Development Information Services (LDIS).
Underground Storage Tanks
If underground storage tanks are existing or proposed, additional review will be required.
Related Cases
Provide the file numbers which relate to applications on this property that have been filed in the past.
Land Use Site Plan Data – as applicable
Consult with Land Development Information Services (LDIS) to determine the following information:
- Compatibility Standards (Article 10 of Land Development Code 25-2-1051)
- Combining District/Overlay Zone
- Green Building Program Rating
Waiver/Variance/Etc. – as applicable
Indicate all waivers, variances, or alternatives being pursued in this application. Identifying the need for these at the beginning of the process may help prevent delays.
When requesting a variance, please include in the Engineer’s Summary Letter a description of the variance and justification, and the applicable ordinance and section from which you are requesting a variance.
City Arborist Review
Indicate the tree information that is being impacted by the development.
Submittal Verification
Ensure all information entered in the application is complete and accurate before signing.
Inspection Authorization
As part of the application process, provide permission for inspection of the property. If a gate exists on the property, provide the contact information.
Acknowledgment Form
The applicant should carefully check the subdivision plat note/deed restrictions records before signing the Acknowledgment Form. Plat notes are shown on the face of the subdivision plat. Plats are available at the City or the Courthouse. Deed restrictions are recorded at the Courthouse. If you do not have them in your possession the certificate is still required. The tax certificate should indicate that no taxes are owed.
Consolidated Site Plan Application Requirements
- Completed Consolidated Site Plan Completeness Check Application with all appropriate signatures (Note: The owner authorization and inspection section must be signed by the owner or an agent authorization letter signed by the owner must be presented.)
- Current Tax Certificates (If exempt, certificate still required). The tax certificate should indicate that no taxes are owed.
- Engineering Report (Not required for utility, extensions, CUP, transportation, and parking projects)
- Engineer’s Summary Letter with overall site plan application summary with signature, seal, and date
- Completed and signed Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Determination Worksheet and, if required, a TIA (report and technical addendum). Visit the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Determination Worksheet submittal webpage .
- Project Review Form (Formerly Chapter 245 Review form. If check box C is checked, the form must be approved for Vested Rights Review prior to submittal)
- For Site Plan Extension – verification by Vested Rights Review is required for a previously approved Project Review Form
- Legal description demonstrating recorded subdivision or Land Status Report (if applicable)
- Limits of construction and property boundaries with bearings and dimensions
- All existing utilities and crossovers clearly identified
- All existing easements and setbacks clearly identified
- All sheets sealed by an active licensed State of Texas professional engineer (PE) with the engineering firm registration number included
- One previously approved set of plans
- One previously approved unmarked set of plans
- One proposed set of plans with changes in red
No construction plans will be accepted unless accompanied by a summary letter signed and sealed by the same registered Texas professional engineer who sealed the construction plans. Summary letters for small projects do not require an engineer unless slopes or trenches exceed five feet (see City of Austin LDC Sec. 25-5-3).
The summary letter should describe the proposed development and might include, but not limited to, the following:
- Acreage to be developed
- The watershed in which the project is located
- Type of development
- Explanation of any proposed project phasing
- Methods to be used for handling stormwater runoff (i.e., drainage easements, channels, curb inlets, storm sewers, detention, sedimentation and filtration ponds, water quality control methods, etc.)
- Effect the proposed development will have on existing and future drainage systems in the area and on the natural and traditional character of the land and waterways
- Justification for exemption from the watershed protection regulations
- Address dam safety and landfill certification requirements
- Include the variance request with a description of the variance and justification, and the applicable ordinance and section
Visit the Address Management Services webpage and refer to “Guides and Instructions" for additional details.
- Address layout page with “Addressing Plan” as page title and listed in Sheet Index
- Building unit number layout page for each unique floor plan and listed in Sheet Index
- Unit layout table detailing each unit number location per floor
- Main front entrance, building doors, entries, and access points; driveway access points, handicap parking, garages, sidewalk access, breezeway, and skywalks with specific floor access points clearly labeled
- All construction address locations needing permit or electricity identified, including main switch/main circuit breaker, floors, elevators, carports, fire pump, firewalls, generator, house panels, etc. (Refer to the Building / Unit Identifier List (PDF) for the appropriate identifier)
- Show standard Austin Energy notes. View the Consolidated Site Plan Application: Notes and Templates (PDF) for the required notes. Changing the required text in your plan set will result in the application being rejected .
- Show existing electric facilities
- Show standard Fire Department notes. View the Consolidated Site Plan Application: Notes and Templates (PDF) for the required notes. Changing the required text in your plan set will result in the rejection of the application.
- On the plan set, show the location of all existing and proposed fire hydrants, including all existing public fire hydrants located within 500 feet of the property boundaries
- Current version of the Austin Water General Information and Construction Notes for Commercial Sites and Subdivision Plans sheet with all projects specific information completed, including fire flow requirement and other project demands
- Engineer’s Report must include the required information in accordance with 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 217, if force mains or lift stations are proposed
- Service Extension Request (SER) design or referenced to a separate submittal under concurrent review (if applicable)
- Austin Water project ID# and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) ID#s and location, size, and material of all existing water, reclaimed water, and wastewater mains, lines, services, and appurtenances clearly identified
- Project name, case number, design engineer name, and SER number for connections to proposed water, reclaimed water, and wastewater mains or facilities to be constructed by others clearly noted (if applicable)
- Profile view for all public water, reclaimed water, and wastewater mains per Utilities Criteria Manual (UCM) 2.5.1.E.3. If three or more plan and profile sheets are provided, include an overall location map and keymaps on each plan sheet
- Add a copy of the W/WW Service Extension Request to the cover sheet. A completed and signed SER is not necessary for completeness check. However, an application m ust be submitted.
- Pressure Zone and Service Extension Number are required on cover sheet.
- A general location map (Showing Grid number & Mapsco Page number)
- Show standard Austin Water Utility construction notes. View the Consolidated Site Plan Application: Notes and Templates (PDF) for the required notes. Changing the required text in your plan set will result in the rejection of the application.
- Size, pipe material, and location of main with respect to the easements and rights-of-way.
- Location, size, and material of all existing water and wastewater mains, lines, and services.
- Indicate wastewater flow direction on all plan views for both existing and proposed wastewater mains.
- Location, size, and description of other utilities where they may conflict with water or wastewater mains or other service lines.
- If new force mains or lift stations are part of the plans, an additional set of the plans and an engineer’s report, in accordance with chapter 217 of the TCEQ rules, shall be submitted to 625 E. 10th St., Suite 400, Austin, Texas. Review by the Facility Engineering Division will be concurrent to the Pipeline Engineering review.
- A pre-development Water Benchmarking Application is required if the site plan application is for a commercial, multi-family, or mixed-use development. Austin Water must approve the Water Benchmarking Application as a condition of site plan approval. The application and instructions can be accessed at the Water Benchmarking webpage.
Austin Water Utility Wastewater System Requirements
All plan view drawings shall also include the following items:
- Station numbers at all proposed connections to existing or proposed wastewater mains.
- Provide manhole ID numbers and profile numbers or City Job numbers at all wastewater connection points.
- The location, alignment, and structural features of the wastewater main, including manholes and concrete retards, if applicable.
- Calculated design pressure at highest and lowest lot served and provide fire flow demand in gpm per the International Fire Code (Show information on Cover Sheet).
- Station numbers for beginning points, ending points, manholes, clean-outs, and other appurtenances.
- Location of all existing and proposed wastewater services, mains, and manholes.
- Retaining walls, including geo-grid, straps, tie-backs, and all other components.
A profile view shall be provided for all wastewater mains (identify and public or private) and shall also include the following items:
- The existing ground profile and proposed street finish grade or subgrade or finished grade if not under the pavement.
- Station numbers and elevations of all utility crossings.
- Identify the pipe size, percent grade, and pipe material to be used, including ASTM and/or AWWA designation. If an alternate material is to be allowed, both should be listed (for example, “DI class 350 or SDR 26 PVC”).
- Station numbers and elevations for starting points, ending points, manholes, clean-outs, and intermediate points every 100 feet.
- Elevations shall be indicated on the profile showing the finish floor elevations of all existing structures. If the structure has an active septic tank or other disposal system, the flow line elevation of the plumbing where it exits from the structure is to be indicated.
- If a lot or tract is vacant, side shots may be required from the middle of each lot to ensure gravity service is possible from the lot to the main.
- Design flows, minimum and maximum, and flow velocities at minimum and maximum dry weather flows.
- Retaining walls, including geo-grid, straps, tie-backs, and all other components.
- Culverts, bridges, and other drainage structures.
- Tree survey for all trees 8" diameter and larger within or have Critical Root Zones touching the Limits of Construction that is certified by a surveying professional
- Tree protection plan per Land Development Code (LDC 25-8-604)
The Environmental Requirements (PDF) establishes submittal requirements for all environmental ordinances. Certain requirements may be waived by the Director of the Watershed Protection Department if they are determined by the Director to not be applicable.
The following are additional environmental requirements and documents for a Consolidated Site Plan Application:
- Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) per LDC 25-8-121 if any of the following conditions exist:
- Within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone
- Containing a Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ)
- With a gradient of more than 15%
- Containing or within 150 feet of a potential or verified wetland feature
Provide a completed ERI per ECM 1.3.1 or a previously approved ERI waiver per ECM 1.3.2 that meets the criteria described in LDC 25-8-121 to 125 and ECM 1.3.0.
- Drainage Criteria Manual (DCM)-compliant Floodplain Study in a signed and sealed report, if the topographic lines indicate a drainage area greater than 64 acres
- Floodplain note on the cover sheet with the correct Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel number and revision letter (suffix), and the correct effective date
- Lowest Finished Floor Elevation shown on all proposed structures in relation to Mean Sea Level (regardless of whether or not the proposed structure is in the floodplain) per LDC 25-12-53 section D.1
- Clearly delineated FEMA 100-year floodplain, if FEMA floodplain is located on the site
- Clearly delineated, fully developed floodplain (25-year and 100-year) on the site based on the City of Austin study or Engineer's Floodplain Study for drainage area greater than 64 acres
- Drainage easements to contain 100-year floodplain (either existing or to be dedicated)
- For parking areas in the fully developed 100-year floodplain, show the average depth of water is less than eight inches and the greatest depth no more than twelve inches per LDC 25-7-95
- Show any and all development in the fully developed floodplain (both 25-year and 100-year), meet Chapter 25-7 floodplain requirements, or meet exception requirements
Land Development Engineering reviews development plans for constructability and right-of-way code compliance. This team also assists the public with obtaining rights to use the City right-of-way and easements (streets, sidewalks, alleys, public utilities) through various means, depending on the project. Visit the Land Development Engineering webpage for information, requirements, and the application process for temporary and permanent encroachments.
A License Agreement is required for temporary encroachments. The following are the most common examples of when license agreements are required:
- Tower cranes
- Retention or excavation support systems
- Streetscapes
- Awnings
- Canopies
- Benches
- Bike racks
- Trash receptacles
- Street trees
- Landscaping
- Irrigation
- Outdoor dining areas
- Pedestrian lighting
An Encroachment Agreement is required for permanent encroachments. The following examples are when an encroachment agreement is required:
- Structural Improvements
- Parking Garages
- Enclosed Balconies
- Tunnels
- Sky Bridges
- Sub-surface facilities
If temporary or permanent encroachments are proposed, submit the applicable agreement to Land Development Engineering. The agreement must be approved before the Formal Site Plan Application is approved and released.
Regional Stormwater Management Program (RSMP) Requirements
- Regional Stormwater Management Program (RSMP) Feasibility Determination using the RSMP Feasibility Viewer or by sending the RSMP Feasibility Determination Request Form (available on the RSMP webpage) to RSMP@austintexas.gov (if RSMP Feasibility Viewer does not work for project)
- Completed Regional Stormwater Management Program (RSMP) Feasibility Meeting to participate in RSMP (if participation is proposed)
- Completed RSMP Application Form (available on the RSMP webpage)
- Request RSMP participation in Engineer’s Summary Letter and Report:
- Include the RSMP section and explain how the project complies with the participation requirements per DCM 1.2.2.G.1-4, DCM 8, or a Prior RSMP Agreement
- Provide a summary table with existing and proposed flows for the 2-year, 10-year, 25-year, and 100-year events with any differences in drainage patterns explained
- Modeling Files (zipped)
- Engineering Cost Estimate including only the RSMP–approved improvements
- DCM 1.2.2.G cases: Documentation proving proposed impervious cover doesn't exceed the maximum allowed and the proposed conditions direct the site's flows to right-of-way, drainage infrastructure, a drainage easement, or creek
- Plan & Profile Sheets detailing the proposed improvements
If an engineered Traffic Control Plan (T.C.P.) is not provided, work-specific details must be noted in the plan view.
- All utility plans are required to meet the Utilities Criteria Manual (UCM) and Drainage Criteria Manual (DCM)
- Plans are required to be submitted to the Austin Utility Location and Coordination Committee (AULCC) when excavations exceed 25 LF in DAPCZ, or 300 LF outside DAPCZ. Additional intake fees may apply for AULCC. Plans requiring a license agreement and/or a site development requiring a tower crane should be submitted to AULCC. Please review the process and requirements for plan submittal on the Austin Utility Location and Coordination Committee webpage.
- Required TCP Details: Appropriate 804s series
- Lane Closures and Flagging
- Sidewalk affected
- Devices
- Cones
- Barricades
- Signs
- Temporary Paving (1100s4 series)
- Steel Plates (or backfill each day)
- Fencing
- Material and Equipment Storage
- Asphalt/Pavement (1100s series details)
- Sidewalk (sidewalk repair details)
- Driveways ( appropriate 400s series)
- Curb Repair (appropriate 400s series)
- Pipe installation and Trench Repair
- Pavement Marking
- Utilizing public parking (metered spaces)
- Legal description, and if applicable, the Land Status Determination
- Tax certificate (unless tax exempt). The l egal description on the plan must match the tax certificate
- Signature on the application matches the owner on the tax certificate or warranty deed
- If the site plan includes demolition or relocation of an existing building(s) over 45 years old, provide one photograph showing the front and side façades for each building to be demolished or removed.
- Commission approval required (CUP, HCR, East Austin Overlay)
- Zoning application needed (check conditional overlay) overlay)
- Commercial Design Standards addressed
- Correct roadway type
- Building placement
- Sidewalk layout correctly shown
- Alternative equivalent compliance noted, if requested
Show the following in the plan set:
- Boundary lines with bearings and dimensions
- All zoning districts on or near the site
- Existing land uses on adjoining tracts (& across the street if compatibility)
- Boundary of all zoning districts on or near the site; all existing adjoining land uses
- Location of all buildings within 50 feet of the site
- Finished floor elevations
- Show limits of construction, including access drives
- Data table with the following:
- Proposed and allowed floor area ratio (FAR)
- Impervious cover percentage and square footage
- Building coverage percentage and square footage
- Unit count
- Building height feet and stories
- Gross floor area per building and overall total
- Open space percentage and square footage (if applicable)
- Finished floor elevation(s)
- Foundation type
- If applicable:
- The type of restaurant (drive-in/fast food, limited, general), type of office (administrative and business, medical, professional), number of rooms for hotels or similar facilities, number of employees, and/or number of children for proposed school and daycare services, if applicable
- Number of residential use types and sizes, if applicable
- Amenities, such as swimming pools, patios, etc.
Show the following on the Cover Sheet:
- Date of submittal
- Project title and street address
- Name and type of Principal Street by roadway type, including internal circulation routes
- Property owner, address, telephone number
- Designer(s) company name, address, telephone number (include same for Planner, Architect, Landscape Architect, and Engineer)
- Name of watershed and classification
- State if subject to or exempt from the Watershed Protection Regulations
- Indicate by note if any part of the project is within a 100-year floodplain
- Legal description of the property by lot, block, and subdivision name, or by metes and bounds, if recorded, indicate the book and page number
- Site location map that clearly indicates the precise location of the tract
- Related Case No(s): __________________________________ (Zoning/Subdivision, etc.)
- Revision/Correction Table as shown in Exhibit V: Revision/Correction Table on Cover Sheet
- List of all waivers and variances granted
- Number each sheet submitted and indicate the total number of sheets on each sheet (e.g. 2 of 4). Number the cover sheet as #1. Sheet numbers must be consecutive whole numbers with no letter or decimal suffixes such as A, B, C, or .1, .2. .3, etc.
- Provide an index of site plan sheets on the cover sheet.
Base Information Required on All Sheets:
- Project title
- North arrow
- Engineering scale shall be 1"=10', l"=20', 1"=30', or 1"=40'; if the project is too large, provide a sheet showing an overall plan, with separate pages showing detail at 1"=20'
- Designer(s) company name, address, and telephone number
- Seal and signature of the engineer preparing plans, and the date the plans were signed by the engineer (not required for small projects)
- Signature block in the lower right-hand corner of each sheet
- Boundary lines with bearings and dimensions
- City limit line, when located in or near the site
- Street address verified by the Address Division of Communications and Technology Management (CTM)
- Show the natural topography of the site and land located within 100 feet of the site, at two-foot elevation intervals; if the site is less than 2% slope, then spot elevations are required every 100’
- Existing and proposed streets, alleys, and private drives adjacent to and within the property including median cuts; existing, dedicated right-of-way should be indicated next to the street name; proposed right-of-way and all pavement widths
- All existing and future dedicated easements
- Location of all existing and proposed electric utility facilities on the site and adjacent right-of-ways
- Exact locations and types of all utility lines, underground and overhead, existing and proposed
- Location of all proposed and existing structures to remain; indicate any demolitions by dashed footprint
Compatibility Standards
The following information is required when a project is subject to the Compatibility Standards of Sections 25-2-1051, 25-2-1052, 25-2-1061 through 1068, 25-2-1081, and 25-2-1082:
- Land use map showing all land uses adjacent to or across the street from the subject tract
- Building elevations with architectural elements; architectural elements such as windows, roofs, doors, exterior materials, or other design elements that will demonstrate that the proposed building(s) will be sympathetic to structures on adjoining properties
- Setbacks, when adjacent to residential uses or zoning
- Intensive recreational uses such as swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, etc.
- Cross-section(s), giving a horizontal view of all structures and the proposed height of each structure to scale
Hill Country Roadway Corridor Requirements (LDC 25-2-1101 through 1107)
In addition to the information required by subsections I and II of this section, the following information is required when a project is located within a Hill Country Roadway Corridor:
- Construction lines, including all buildings, parking and vehicular use areas, and all areas of required cut and fill
- Methods of screening all air conditioning and heating units, penthouses, parapet walls, or water storage reservoirs for fire safety from public view, both vertically and horizontally
- Horizontal view cross-section of all structures and the height of each structure drawn to scale to illustrate the height calculations
- For projects requesting performance incentives for scenic vista protection, the plan shall:
- Illustrate the location and nature of any existing or potential scenic vista from or in close proximity to public roadways or recreation areas
- Show how such vistas would be impacted by the proposed development
Connectivity Improvements
The following information is required when a project is subject to the Design Standards in Subchapter E of Chapter 25-2:
- Plan showing the location and dimensions of selected connectivity improvements per 2.3.2.B.2
- Note on the plan indicating specifics of the design of the improvements
Site Amenities
When a project is subject to the Design Standards in Subchapter E of Chapter 25-2, a plan showing the following information is required:
- A plan showing the location, details, and dimensions of sidewalks, tree planting areas, street trees, plazas, private, common open spaces, street furniture, and other pedestrian amenities
- Note on the plan indicating specifics of the design of the improvements including:
- Proposed dimensions (at installation and at maturity for plants)
- Groundcovers for open spaces
- Materials (for furniture and pavements, and other structural improvements)
Exterior Lighting Plan
Exterior lighting plans shall be submitted for all projects subject to the Subchapter E Design Standards of Chapter 25-2. The plans shall include the following:
- Photometric plan showing the proposed location, number, type, and intensity levels of the lighting throughout the site indicating foot-candle measurements. The plan shall indicate all site lighting excluding on-building fixtures. Off-site fixtures that will be installed or retained in the right-of-ways shall also be indicated on the plan.
- In table form on the plan, the details of all proposed exterior lighting fixtures shall be provided indicating the following:
- Manufacturer
- Model and style of fixture
- Lamp type (i.e., low-pressure sodium, metal halide, etc.)
- Minimum, maximum, and average intensity
- Hours of uses
Waterfront Overlay District Requirements
Show compliance with the requirements as defined in Sec. 25-2-731 through 745 of the LDC.
Austin Energy Green Building Program Requirements
Show compliance with the requirements as defined in LDC 25-2-591 through 594.
The following information is required when a project requires a Green Building Program Rating:
- A Letter of Intent signed by both GBP staff and development point of contact
Adult-Oriented Businesses
The following is required when a project is for any type of adult-oriented business regulated by Sec. 25-2-801:
- A land use map of the adjacent land uses on each lot located within a 1,000-foot radius of the site
Off-Site Parking
The following information is required when a project is requesting off-site parking:
- Location of all sidewalk pedestrian ramps between the off-site parking and the public entrances of the use, if handicapped spaces are located off-site
- Legal and practical walking distance between the nearest off-site parking space and the nearest public entrance of the use, measured in accordance with Sec. 25-6-501
- Note on the plan indicating that signage will be provided as required by Sec. 25-6-503: one sign at the off-site parking facility indicating the property or use which it serves, and one sign on the use site indicating the location of the off-site parking
- Note on the plan indicating days and hours of operation for the proposed use and the uses from which spaces are being leased
- Completed and signed Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) determination form and a TIA (report and technical addendum). Check whether a Transportation Impact Analysis is required to complete the TIA Determination Worksheet and to learn more about the TIA requirements.
- Show all frontage roads, intersections, entrance/exit ramps, and driveways abutting and adjacent to the subject property within 300 feet of side property lines (or indicate that there are none)
- Provide dimensions for driveway spacing
- Driveway dimensions and design specifications (driveway widths, driveway curb return radii, and profiles of finished grades)
- Adjacent driveways within 300 feet
- Offsets from opposing driveways (undivided streets only)
- Proposed operation of driveways on site plan (i.e. one-way or two-way operation), identifying and labeling all physical barriers to vehicular access
- Proposed land use(s) and square feet
- Number of provided parking spaces
- Dimension the width, depth, and angle of stalls
- Dimension parking aisle width, and width on internal driveways
- Identify the type (standard, compact, handicapped, bicycle) of actual parking spaces
- For garage parking, show structural supports, turning radii; circulation, and ramp grades
- Identify the number and location of compact spaces
- Identify the location of off-street loading spaces, if required
Traffic Study Requirements for On-Street Parking Request
With the application to allow on-street parking on Core Transit Corridors within the City limits, an engineering study shall be submitted and prepared by a Professional Engineer with proficiency in Traffic Engineering. The minimal requirements for the study are:
- Location
- Right-of-way width
- Street width
- Street lane configuration
- Proposed sidewalk features
- Land uses in area
- Driveways in area
- Other parking allowed on-street in the area
- Bicycle routes in the area
- Traffic volumes (hourly for 24 hours, by direction)
- Posted speed
- Operating Speed (85th percentile speed by direction)
- Location of nearby Capital Metro bus stops
- Distance downstream to signal or stop sign
- Distance upstream to signal or stop sign
- Sight distance to and from the parking location
- Show how ADA/TAS requirements are met
- Proposed safety mitigation measures
- Recommendation of the Engineer
Off- Site Parking
The following information is required when a project is requesting off-site parking:
- Location of all sidewalk pedestrian ramps between the off-site parking and the public entrances of the use, if handicapped spaces are located off-site
- Legal and practical walking distance between the nearest off-site parking space and the nearest public entrance of the use, measured in accordance with Sec. 25-6-501
- Note on the plan indicating that signage will be provided as required by Sec. 25-6-503: one sign at the off-site parking facility indicating the property or use which it serves, and one sign on the use site indicating the location of the off-site parking
- Note on the plan indicating days and hours of operation for the proposed use and the uses from which spaces are being leased
Reduction in Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
The following information is required when a project is requesting a reduction in the minimum off-street parking requirements per Sec. 2.4.2 of Subchapter E, Chapter 25-2 - Design Standards and Mixed Use:
- Location of all on-street parking spaces located adjacent to the site including spaces on Internal Circulation Routes
- Note on the plan indicating the number of on-street parking spaces or spaces on Internal Circulation Routes to be considered as credit for the reduction
- The location, dimensions, and area of significant stands of trees preserved over and above those required by the code to be considered for parking credit
- The number of car-sharing vehicles to be associated with the project to be considered for parking credit
- The number and location of shower facilities with 3 or more lockers provided in nonresidential buildings to be considered for parking credits
Request for On-Street Parking
- With a request to allow on-street parking, an engineering study must be provided which addresses the criteria listed in Exhibit VI: Traffic Study Requirements. Contact the Transportation and Public Works Department for further information.
Construction Details
The following items or notes should be shown:
- Show adequate dimensions, layout details, and general notes adjacent to all details
- Include a traffic control plan when working in the street (contact the Transportation Department at 512-974-1150 for further information)
- If driveways are proposed, a City of Austin standard driveway detail shall be shown to be constructed
- Engineer’s signature, seal, and date without qualifiers on the front page of bound documents containing engineering work.
- Engineer's project summary letter signed, sealed, and dated including, but not limited to, a discussion of compliance with 2-year peak flow control and water quality requirements.
- Provision for flood control compliance or RSMP application package.
- If interested in RSMP participation, a feasibility meeting must be held prior to completing the application. Provide proof of the feasibility meeting at the completeness check. In accordance with the outcome of the feasibility meeting, a complete RSMP application package (form and all applicable attachments) must be provided at the formal development application submittal. Visit the Regional Stormwater Regional Management Requirements section f or more information on program participation and requirements.
- If a previous RSMP agreement has been made, an application for the current development is still necessary. Provide the RSMP case number and associated site plan or subdivision number along with any supporting documentation, including but not limited to:
- Signed formal RSMP agreement
- Payment receipt
- Signed conditional approval or approval letter
- Drawings or exhibits showing the location and extent of previous cases in relation to the current site plan.
- A common point of analysis is delineated for existing and proposed drainage area maps, with the point of analysis clearly defined on the plans
- Separate drainage areas for offsite flows conveyed through the site
- A summary table comparing existing and proposed conditions, including any information used to determine the peak flows for all drainage areas
- Calculations for time of concentration, runoff coefficient, and curve numbers used
- Existing and proposed contours with contour labels and flow arrows
- Flow rate within the pipe
- Velocity within the pipe
- Diameter/material of the pipe
- HGL
- Cross-section of proposed ponds showing the 2, 10, 25, and 100-year water surface elevations with all pertinent elevations and flowlines
- Detail of the pond outlet structure with calculations
- Stage-storage discharge table
- Applicable ECM R-Table for water quality control measures provided
- Cross-section of proposed ponds showing the water quality surface elevation with all pertinent elevations and flowlines
- Detail of the pond splitter box
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