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Residential Review at the City of Austin Susan Barr Board of Adjustment Board Members – August 17, 2021 Building a Better Austin Together TOPICS • Overview • Zoning Review • Technical Review • Community Outreach o What Can be built o Red Flags o o o o o Helpful Tips Permit History Search Expired Permits Exempt Work Permit Requirements Building a Better Austin Together OVERVIEW We permit residential building types that fall under the International Residential Code (IRC) and their accessory structures. a. One and two family dwelling units no more than (3) stories above grade b. Townhouses that are no more than (3) stories above grade and don’t have overlapping units c. Pools d. Garages & carports Building a Better Austin Together Zoning Review 1. Zoning a. Common classifications i. ii. iii. iv. v. LA RR DR SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, SF-4A, SF-5, SF-6 MF b. (+/- 60) neighborhood plans c. (6) NCCD’s d. Conditional Overlays e. Subchapter F f. PUDs g. Driveway & Sidewalk h. Parking i. Use i. ii. iii. iv. Single family Secondary apartments Two family Accessory Uses Building a Better Austin Together Technical Review 1. International Residential Code - Chapters 1-3, 5, 6, 8 2. Fire Resistance Rated Construction 3. Visitability Ordinance Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – What can be built? • • • Depends on the zoning classification and the existing conditions a. Impervious cover b. Building cover c. Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) How to find a property’s zoning: http://www.austintexas.gov/gis/ propertyprofile/ Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Red Flags 1. Converted garage 2. Windows &/or the interior does not match the age of the house 3. No permit found for date on equipment Unpermitted work needs to be permitted and is to be included with the proposed scope of work. Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach - Permit History Search https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/permit/public-search-other BACK DATE TO 1980 Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Expired Permits • • • • If solely a remodel or stand alone trade permit before March 2007, the permits can be voided Can be reactivated if they have not been reactivated in the past If previously received a reactivation, a review of the project will need to be conducted before reactivation Age of permit might qualify for a life safety inspection once reactivated Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Exempt Work City Code Exempts certain work from City Review & Permitting • 200 SF or < 1-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses… • Fences not over 8 feet (1829 mm)… • Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall… • Water tanks supported directly upon grade… • Sidewalks and driveways that are not located in a right-of-way. • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar • Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) finish work. deep. • Swings and other playground equipment. • Window awnings supported by an exterior wall… • Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling… • Repairs to gypsum board, foundation, floor decking, siding, roof decking limited to a maximum of 64 sq. ft…. • Replacement of asphalt roof shingles with asphalt roof shingles • Non-structural exterior deck board repair • Repairing or replacing exterior trim components (wd fascia, trim and soffits) • Replacing or installing an overhead garage door on a garage Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach – Permit Requirements Expired Permits Work done w/o permit Forms •Application •Austin Energy & Austin Water intake forms •Partial Demo Permit application •Certified tax certificate Drawings •Site Plan •Floor Plans •Exterior Elevations Building a Better Austin Together Community Outreach - HELPFUL TIPS 1. Community Outreach a. Frost Bank b. ABoR c. HBA d. AIA e. NARI f. Austin Infill Builders g. Tiny Home & Simple Living Jamboree h. Home & Garden Show i. Atlas 14 j. Build Expo 2. Quarterly Stakeholder meetings 3. Residential Questions answered • M-F: 8 am – 4 pm • Schedule online at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/sche dule-appointment-development- services 4. Online Resources http://www.austintexas.gov/page/residential-plan- review 5. Permttingatx.com Building a Better Austin Together THANK YOU