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Read previous issues of Building Connections, Important Updates, and other stakeholder communications.
- May 2024
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May 6, 2024 | Important Update
Sent to 4,218 active permit holders and other affected stakeholders
New Bedroom Window Requirements Effective May 20
May 1, 2024 | Update on Transforming Site Plan Review: Completeness Check Process
Sent to 5,246 email subscribers
May 1, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,576 email subscribers and active permit holders
- April 2024
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April 29, 2024 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,745 email subscribers
- Transforming Site Plan Review
- Building Safety Month
- Input on More 2024 Technical Building Codes
- Bedroom Window Requirements Effective May 20
- Formal Signature Process Update
- Transportation and Public Works Improves Process
- Webinar on Recommended Changes to Tree Protections
- Learn about Transit Supportive Code Amendments
- Webinars for Austin Small Business Week
- Virtual Stakeholder Meetings on June 11-12
- Austin Celebrates Tree City USA Designation
April 25, 2024 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,766 email subscribers
April 18, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,565 email subscribers and active permit holders
April 16, 2024 | Commercial Environmental Inspections Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,757 email subscribers and active permit holders
April 10, 2024 | Update on Transforming Site Plan Review
Sent to 5,736 email subscribers
April 1, 2024 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,748 email subscribers
April 1, 2024 | Expansion of the City of Austin’s Structural Review Services
Sent to 3,024 email subscribers
- March 2024
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March 29, 2024 | Invitation: Technical Building Codes Engagement
Sent to 3,322 engagement stakeholders and permit holders
March 27, 2024 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,726 email subscribers
- Transforming Site Plan Review Update
- DSD Operational Changes for Total Eclipse
- Technical Code Amendments Webinar
- Potential Residential Inspection Delays in April
- Feedback Needed for Engagements
- Equity-Based Preservation Plan Open House
- ProjectDox Coming Soon for Expedited Review
March 20, 2024 | Invitation Reminder: Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Engagement
Sent to 73 engagement stakeholders
March 19, 2024 | Residential Environmental Inspections Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,741 email subscribers and active permit holders
March 15, 2024 | Invitation: Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Engagement
Sent to 68 engagement stakeholders
March 14, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 8,345 email subscribers and active permit holders
- February 2024
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Feb. 28, 2024 | Important Update
Sent to 3,499 active permit holders and other affected stakeholders
Reminder: Feb. 29 Meeting on Bedroom Window Requirements
Feb. 26, 2024 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,706 email subscribers
- Transforming Site Plan Review Update
- Rules Change Proposed for Expired Building Plan Applications
- Update on New AB+C Portal
- New Affordable Housing Newsletter for Developers
- Austin Energy Meeting Scheduled for March
- Draft Preservation Plan Available for Review
Feb. 23, 2024 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,725 email subscribers
Feb. 20, 2024 | Lakeside Environmental Inspections Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,754 email subscribers and active permit holders
Feb. 6, 2024 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,698 email subscribers
Feb. 5, 2024 | Important Update
Sent to 5,676 email subscribers
FY 2023 Annual Report: Celebrate New Beginnings with DSD
Feb. 1, 2024 | Important Update
Sent to 8,733 email subscribers, active permit holders, and other affected stakeholders
Learn about Proposed Requirements for Bedroom Windows
- January 2024
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Jan. 30, 2024 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,655 email subscribers
- Transforming Site Plan Review Update
- Director Roig in ABJ Top 100
- HOME Amendment Applications Begin
- Public Engagements for Bedroom Window Proposal
- Technical Code Amendments Coming in 2024
- Online Site Plan Correction Requests
- Commercial Environmental Inspection Lunch & Learn
- Update to Proposed Watershed Protection Rules
- Onsite Water Reuse System Webinar
- New LDC Updates Newsletter
- Austin Energy March Planning Meeting
Jan. 26, 2024 | Important Update
Sent to 5,623 email subscribers
Changes to Site Plan Review Completeness Check
Jan. 22, 2024 | Environmental Inspections Team Expanding Educational Trainings
Sent to 1,142 active Environmental Inspection permit holders
Jan. 19, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,349 email subscribers and active permit holders
Jan. 18, 2024 | Important Update
Sent to 5,648 email subscribers
Update on Feb. 5 HOME Amendment Implementation and New Applications
Jan. 11, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,360 email subscribers and active permit holders
Jan. 9, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,363 email subscribers and active permit holders
Jan. 8, 2024 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,366 email subscribers and active permit holders
Jan. 4, 2024 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
Sent to 5,624 email subscribers
- December 2023
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Dec. 22, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,630 email subscribers
- Transforming Site Plan Review
- Service Center to Change Name
- Customer Experience Teams to Offer Wednesday Meetings and Chat Services
- HOME Amendments Webpage
- New Web Form Now Available for Residential Express Permits
- Updates to Parkland Dedication Fees
- Changes to Subdivision Review Process Take Effect Jan. 1
- Environmental Inspection Lunch & Learn
- New LDC Updates Newsletter
Dec. 8, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,620 email subscribers
Process Improvements for Subdivision Review
- November 2023
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Nov. 30, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,622 email subscribers
- Transforming Site Plan Review Update
- Winter Weather Preparedness Tips
- Service Center Changes Coming Soon
- New Site Plan Parking Requirements
- 2024 Drought Contingency Plan Input
- Dec. 5 Driveway and Sidewalk Info Session
- Dec. 7 Environmental Inspections Lunch and Learn
Nov. 21, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 9,342 email subscribers and active permit holders
Nov. 16, 2023 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 5,638 email subscribers
Nov. 8, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 9,339 email subscribers and active permit holders
Nov. 7, 2023 | Some Building Inspections Limited by Training Nov. 14-15
Sent to 3,691 active permit holders
- October 2023
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Oct. 31, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,615 email subscribers
- Site Plan Improvements Initiative Launches
- Public Hearings Begin for Land Development Code Amendments
- Inspections Limited on Nov. 14-15
- Council to Consider Revised Parking Requirements on Nov. 2
- Tree Smart Lunch & Learn Returns
- Amended Electrical Requirements Now in Effect
- Fast Track Certification Requires Renewal
- Property Profile Provides Info at a Glance
- New Green Building Ratings in Effect
Oct. 30, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 9,312 email subscribers and active permit holders
Oct. 27, 2023 | New Website: Transforming Site Plan Review
Sent to 5,604 email subscribers
Oct. 25, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 9,307 email subscribers and active permit holders
Oct. 20, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 9,304 email subscribers and active permit holders
Oct. 5, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,391 email subscribers and active permit holders
Oct. 4, 2023 | October Stakeholder Meetings Invite
Sent to 5,604 email subscribers
- September 2023
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Sept. 26, 2023 | A Message from Austin Water
Sent to 4,781 active permit holders
Sept. 26, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,608 email subscribers
- Building Connections Wins National Award
- DSD is in the News for Archistar Pilot
- Changes Coming to AB+C Portal
- FY 2024 Budget Updates
- October Virtual Stakeholder Meetings
- Changes to the Taps Process
- Virtual Session about Recent Legislative Changes
- New Law to Change Calculations for Parkland Dedication Fees
- Webinar to Offer Guidance on New Onsite Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water Requirements
- Environmental Inspections Lunch and Learn on Oct. 5
- Growing a Better Community with Expanding Tree Canopy
- Citywide Roots & Wings Festival Returns
- New Grant Available to Assist Low-Income Homeowners
- Reminder: The Development Process Team is Here for You
Sept. 26, 2023 | Environmental Inspections Brown Bag
Sent to 5,624 email subscribers and active permit holders
Sept. 21, 2023 | Tree Smart Brown Bag
Sent to 5,624 email subscribers
Sept.14, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 12,199 email subscribers and active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for Severe Weather
Sept. 14, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,611 email subscribers
Learn More about Development-Related Changes from the 88th Legislative Session
Sept. 6, 2023 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 5,627 email subscribers
Sept. 1, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,613 email subscribers
Legislative Impacts on DSD Policies
- August 2023
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Aug. 29, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,621 email subscribers
- National Electric Code Amendments
- New Commercial Plumbing Permit
- AI in the Development Process
- New Austin Energy Green Building Ratings
- Using Web Forms to Activate Permits
- National Preparedness Month
- One Austin Survey: Shaping Future Resilience
- Grant Funding for Historic Sites
Aug. 21, 2023 | Safe Fencing Update
Sent to 6,309 safe fencing stakeholders
Safe Fencing Regulations Now in Effect
Aug. 8, 2023 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 5,624 email subscribers
- July 2023
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July 31, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,613 email subscribers
- New Safe Fencing Regulations
- 2023 National Electric Code Updates
- Active Land Development Code Amendments
- Legislative Impacts on Development Process
- Water Testing on PVC Water Supply Lines
- One-Time Inspections Reminder
- Environmental Inspections Brown Bag Lunch and Learn
- Provide Input on Future Water-Saving Requirements for Landscapes
July 25, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 9,670 email subscribers and active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for High Winds
July 21, 2023 | Invitation: Environmental Inspections Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 3,067 active permit holders
July 20, 2023 | Notice to ACE Stakeholders
Sent to 801 ACE stakeholders
Provide Feedback on Proposed Event Rule Change
July 19, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 2,642 contractors and electrical contractors
Give Feedback on Adoption of 2023 National Electrical Code
July 7, 2023 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 9,517 email subscribers and permit holders
- June 2023
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June 30, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,610 email subscribers
- José Roig Officially Named DSD Director
- Director Roig Appoints Leaders to Three Key Positions
- Assistant Director Rick Holloway Retiring in January
- New Contact List Improves Accessibility of DSD Employees
- Right-of-Way Services Transition to Transportation and Public Works
- Council Postpones Safe Fencing Discussion
- City Preparing to Adopt 2023 Updates to National Electrical Code
- Update on Proposed Rules Change for Expired Applications
- Roots & Wings to Return All Over Austin in October
- Trees Need Water, Too
- Weathering Another Austin Summer Safely
- Recycling Ordinance Saves Resources and Money
June 26, 2023 | Appointment of DSD Assistant Directors
Sent to 5.614 email subscribers
June 21, 2023 | Appointment of Building Official
Sent to 5,612 email subscribers
June 14, 2023 | Invitation: Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 10,419 email subscribers and permit holders
June 14, 2023 | A Message from the New DSD Director
Sent to 5,615 email subscribers
- May 2023
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May 30, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,607 email subscribers
- Supporting Construction Safety
- Council to Consider Safe Fencing Regulations
- Proposed Rules for Expiration Dates
- Do I Need a Permit?
- Public Project Team Update
- New Service Center Webpage
- Beat the Heat with Required Breaks
- Watch Recent Stakeholder Meetings
- Austin Energy Securing Equipment
- Help Ensure Correct Address
May 19, 2023 | Invitation: Environmental Inspections Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 4,820 email subscribers and active permit holders
May 19, 2023 | Safe Fencing Reminder
Sent to 2,849 safe fencing stakeholders
Meeting Details Now Available for Safe Fencing Presentation
May 17, 2023 | Safe Fencing Update
Sent to 2,849 safe fencing stakeholders
Proposed Safe Fencing Regulations to be Considered by Planning Commission Next Week
May 8, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,609 email subscribers and active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for Severe Weather
May 8, 2023 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 6,262 email subscribers and active permit holders
May 5, 2023 | Invitation: Virtual General Stakeholder Meetings
Sent to 5,604 email subscribers
- April 2023
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April 28, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,647 email subscribers and active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for Severe Weather
April 27, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,630 email subscribers
- May Stakeholder Meetings
- Austin Energy Green Rating Updates
- Updated DSD Homepage
- Building Safety Month 2023
- Upcoming Webinars for Austin Small Business Week
- Restored Forest Spotlight
- Air Quality Goals
April 18, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,656 active permit holders and email subscribers
Prepare for Intermittent Rainfall over Next Two Weeks
April 4, 2023 | Weather Update
Sent to 10,691 active permit holders and email subscribers
Prepare Active Construction Sites for Wind and Rain
- March 2023
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March 28, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,627 email subscribers
- Changes to DSD and Austin Code
- Executive Team Updates
- Emergency Permits Wrapping Up
- DSD Closure on April 24
- Weather-Ready Construction Sites
- Sprucing Up Without Permits
- Spring Tree Care
- Spring Cleaning
March 24, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,630 email subscribers
Consolidation of Development Services and Austin Code
March 15, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,695 active permit holders and email subscribers
Prepare Active Construction Sites for Severe Weather
March 10, 2023 | Invitation: Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 5,735 active permit holders
March 2, 2023 | Invitation: Environmental Inspections Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Sent to 4,919 active permit holders
March 1, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 7,042 email subscribers and active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for Rain
- February 2023
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Feb. 28, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,639 email subscribers
- Message from the Interim Director
- Emergency Permitting Options through March
- Subdivision Web Form Updates
- Pop-Up ATX this Saturday
- Construction and Demolition Recycling
Feb. 9, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,765 email subscribers and registered electricians
Emergency Permitting Fees and Some Electrical Permitting Requirements Waived through March 31
Feb. 8, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,606 email subscribers and active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for More Rain
Feb. 6, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 8,903 email subscribers and recent electrical permit holders
Additional Information about Emergency Repairs
Feb. 2, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,643 email subscribers
Information Regarding Emergency Repairs
Feb. 1, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,615 email subscribers and active permit holders
City of Austin Extends Closure Through Feb. 2
- January 2023
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Jan. 31, 2023 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,650 email subscribers
- New beginnings for 2023
- Parking Changes Coming to the Permitting and Development Center
- Updated Land Use and Site Plan Applications and Resources Now Available
- Environmental Criteria Manual Updates Clarify and Simplify Tree and Natural Area Preservation
- New Web Form Simplifies Requests for Temporary Certificates of Occupancy
- New Parkland Dedication Calculator Now Available
- City of Austin BizAid Series Offers Guidance for Small Businesses
Jan. 31, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,634 email subscribers and active permit holders
City of Austin Closes Remainder of Jan. 31 and Feb. 1
Jan. 31, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,638 email subscribers and active permit holders
DSD Suspends In-Person Services Jan. 31
Jan. 31, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,634 email subscribers and active permit holders
DSD Offices Open Late Jan. 31
Jan. 30, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 10,638 email subscribers and active permit holders
DSD Offices Close Early on Jan. 30
Jan. 25, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,934 active permit holders
Prepare Active Construction Sites for More Rain
Jan. 18, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,665 email subscribers
Parking Changes Coming to Permitting and Development Center
Jan. 11, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 5,668 email subscribers
Water Quality and Drainage Review Changes to Address Impact of Staff Shortages
Jan. 10, 2023 | Message from the Director: FY 2022 Annual Report
Sent to 5,677 email subscribers
Jan. 5, 2023 | Invitation: Safe Fencing Design Engagement | Invitación: Reunión pública sobre las Regulaciones de Cercas Seguras
Sent to 2,900 safe fencing stakeholders
Jan. 4, 2023 | Important Update
Sent to 9,916 active residential permit holders
Limited Residential Building Inspections Availability from January 10 to January 13
- December 2022
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Dec. 15, 2022 | December 2022 Spring Festival Season Deadline Reminder
Sent to 800 Austin Center for Events email subscribers
- November 2022
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Nov. 30, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,695 DSD email subscribers
- Workshop on New Commercial EV Process Set for Dec. 6
- Neighborhood Assistance Center Wants to Be Your DSD Neighbor
- New Water Quality Rules Now in Effect
- Housing and Planning Department Seeks Feedback on Equity-Based Preservation Plan
- False Alarm Awareness Month Reminders
Nov. 10, 2022 | Important Update
Sent to 10,143 active residential permit holders
- Residential Building Inspections Not Available Nov. 14 & 16
Nov. 4, 2022 | Important Update
Sent to 5,702 DSD email subscribers
- Prepare Active Construction Sites for Expected Storms
- October 2022
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Oct. 31, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,715 DSD email subscribers
- New DSD Webpages Offer Easy Access to Development Guidance, Resources
- Council Updates City’s Parkland Dedication Requirements
- Nature in the City Invites You to Schedule Tree-Off Time
- Get Tree Smart Lunch & Learn Wait List Available
Oct. 20, 2022 | City Invites Community to 5th Annual Roots & Wings Festival
Sent to 488 City of Austin Public Information Office media contacts
Oct. 13, 2022 | DSD Offering November and December Get Tree Smart Sessions
Sent to 3,567 DSD email subscribers
Oct. 7, 2022 | Environmental Criteria Manual Proposed Rule Updates Now Posted
Sent to 4,484 DSD email subscribers
- September 2022
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Sept. 27, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,709 DSD email subscribers
- FY 2023 Budget Brings Additional Resources and Lower Fees for Many Processes
- Chat Features, Hours Change to Improve Service
- Wait List Now Open for Future Get Tree Smart Sessions
- Roots & Wings Branches Out, Schedule Now Available
- August 2022
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Aug. 29, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,710 DSD email subscribers
- Directory of Services Finds the Right Page
- Pre-Submittal Options Help to Get Right Info in Queue
- New BSPA Form Now Required by Austin Energy
- 2021 Community Tree Report Branches Out
Aug. 19, 2022 | Prepare Construction Sites for Rain
Sent to 6,037 active permit holders
Aug. 11, 2022 | AB+C Portal Access Restored (message from City CIO Chris Stewart)
Sent to 5,714 DSD email subscribers
Aug. 5, 2022 | Special Event & Outdoor Music Venue Fee Engagement Notification
Sent to 788 special event and outdoor music venue stakeholders
- July 2022
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July 25, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,717 DSD email subscribers
- DSD Announces Executive Team Updates
- Former DAC Team Gets New Structure and Name
- Permitting System Upgrade Coming August 1
- Applications to Host Roots & Wings Events Due Aug. 5
- Rest Break Reminder for Construction Sites
- Leafing through Tree Smart Plans
July 7, 2022 | Tree Smart Lunch and Learn Notification
Sent to 3,601 tree permit holders
July 13, 2022 | Notice of Upcoming AMANDA Upgrade
Sent to 9,523 AMANDA users and DSD stakeholders and 512 members of Community Registry
- June 2022
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June 30, 2022 | Building Connections Update
Sent to 5,727 DSD email subscribers
- Proposed Parkland Dedication Fees for FY 2023 Reflect Higher Land Costs
- DSD Simplifies Appointment Scheduling Process
- New Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules
- Commercial Intake Launches Customer Dashboard Tool
- Tree Smart Educational Meetings Restarting in July
- Parkland Early Determination Process Improvements
- Roots & Wings Festival to Return
- Nature in the City Blog Post
- Upcoming Key Dates
June 27, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,731 DSD email subscribers
- DSD Simplifying Appointment Scheduling Process
- New Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules
- Commercial Intake Launches Customer Dashboard Tool
- Tree Smart Educational Meetings Restarting in July
- Parkland Early Determination Process Improvements
- Roots & Wings Festival to Return
- Nature in the City Blog Post Upcoming Key Dates
June 22, 2022 | New Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Sent to 5,166 mechanical and general contractors
June 13, 2022 | Contractor Registration Update
Sent to 1,412 contractor registration stakeholders
- May 2022
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May 31, 2022 | Building Connections
Sent to 5,736 DSD email subscribers
- Building Safety Month
- Now Schedule Environmental and Tree Inspections Online
- Tenant Notification and Relocation Ordinance in Review
- Parkland Dedication Fees for Commercial Development
- Tips for Using Expedited Plan Review Service
- Street Impact Fee Collection Begins in June
- Top 10 Tips for a Successful Inspection
- Dust Off Your Air Quality Knowledge
- Upcoming Key Dates
May 13, 2022 | Environmental Inspections Stakeholder Engagement Reminder
Sent to 432 neighborhood environmental protection stakeholders
May 12, 2022 | Safe Fencing Stakeholder Engagement Reminder
Sent to 1,651 safe fencing stakeholders
- April 2022
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April 26, 2022 | Safe Fence Regulations Code Amendment Process Underway
Sent to 1,653 safe fencing stakeholders
April 25, 2022 | Building Connections
- Revisions to Service Center Request Form
- Land Use Team Upgrades Intake Process
- Site Plan Exemption Simplified for Tree Permits
- Safe Fence Regulations Code Amendment Process Underway
- Get Registered: Upcoming Street Impact Fee Webinars
- Save Water and Money with Austin Water Rebates
- Small Business Week: Permitting Guidance for Small Business Owners
- Two New Programs Replace Shop the Block Pilot
- Urban Forest Grants Grow Opportunities to Support Austin Trees
- Building Safety Month is Coming Soon!
Sent to 5,739 DSD email subscribers
April 22, 2022 | You Are Invited: Understanding Environmental Protections in Neighborhoods
Sent to 432 neighborhood environmental protection stakeholders
April 5, 2022 | Continue Outdoor Operations Through Austin Transportation Department
Sent to 7 Shop the Block permit holders
- March 2022
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March 30, 2022 | Introducing New Parking Lot Patio Program
Sent to 14 Shop the Block permit holders
March 28, 2022 | Building Connections
- Get Registered to Learn About New Street Impact Fees
- Wednesday Workdays
- Alarm Administration Payments Move to CityBase
- Time Saving Pro Tip: One-Time Inspections
- Register for Tomorrow's Free Fire Code Symposium
Sent to 5,735 DSD email subscribers
March 28, 2022 | You Are Invited: Learn About Proposed Improvements to the Solar & Energy Storage Systems Permitting & Inspections Process
Sent to 230 solar energy stakeholders
March 22, 2022 | Important Update: Preparing Construction Sites for Severe Weather
Sent to 2,027 Building Permit holders
March 4, 2022 | Important Update: DSD Returns In Person + Modifies Intake to Reduce Backlog
Sent to 5,740 DSD email subscribers
- February 2022
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Feb. 28, 2022 | Building Connections
- New Asbestos Options
- City Launches CityBase Payment Portal
- Stakeholder Meeting Recap & New Resources
- PDC Receives City's First WELL Gold Certification
- Permitting ATX Moves to City Website
- How Preliminary Plan Review Can Help You
- Planting Seeds for the Future
Sent to 5,739 DSD email subscribers
Feb. 11, 2022 | Comment on Proposed Changes to Tree Rules Through Feb. 28
Sent to 4,547 tree permit holders and neighborhood associations
Feb. 3, 2022 | Important Update: DSD Offices Closed Due to Winter Weather Friday, Feb. 4
Sent to 5,734 DSD email subscribers
Feb. 2, 2022 | Important Update: DSD Offices Closed Due to Winter Weather Thursday, Feb. 3
Sent to 5,735 DSD email subscribers
Feb. 1, 2022 | Expired Permit Reminder: Austin-Travis County Permit Extension Orders Expire March 1, 2022
Sent to 8,131 permit holders
- January 2022
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Jan. 31, 2022 | Building Connections
- Building New Foundations for You - Read the FY 2021 Annual Report
- Remote Operations to Continue in February
- Inaugural Affordable Housing Planning Officer Selected
- Alarm Permits Now Available through DSD
- DSD Releases Code Interpretation Library
- AB+C Portal Offline Evening of Feb. 2 for Maintenance
- Comment on Proposed Changes to Tree Rules by Feb. 28
- Stay Weather Aware This Week
- Stakeholder Meeting Resources Now Available
- Online Resources Can Help with Inspection Questions
- Environmental Inspections Team Tackles Removal of Ghost Underground Storage Tanks
- Moving Healthy Heritage Trees
Sent to 5,722 DSD email subscribers
Jan. 28, 2022 | Stakeholder Materials Now Available on DSD Webpage
Sent to 79 attendees of Jan. 26, 2022, stakeholder meeting
Jan. 27, 2022 | New Volume Builder Resubmittal Temporarily Unavailable
Sent to 36 volume builder customers
Jan. 26, 2022 | Reminder: New Demolition Notification Process in Effect
Sent to 1,602 demolition permit holders and contractors + Community Registry
Jan. 24, 2022 | DSD Continues Remote Operations Until Further Notice
Sent to 5,724 DSD email subscribers
Jan. 19, 2022 | Volume Builder Portal Enhancement to Simplify Resubmittals, File Management
Sent to 36 volume builder customers
Jan. 10, 2022 | Important Update
- New Online Form Simplifies Building Application Process
- Virtual Stakeholder Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 26
- New CityBase Payment Portal Scheduled to Launch Jan. 20
- Key Dates at a Glance
Sent to 5,725 DSD email subscribers
Jan. 3, 2022 | DSD Returns to Remote Operations Due to Omicron Surge
Sent to 5,716 DSD email subscribers