Construction of a new dwelling unit with habitable space on the first floor must comply with the Visitability Ordinance. Check the zoning to determine if the property is within a zoning district that allows for that use.
Tree Ordinance compliance. If the project is on a tract of land that is not platted in a subdivision filed on record with the City of Austin, the applicant will be directed to the Development Assistance Center to determine if the project qualifies for a platting exception. Erosion Hazard Zone. Grading and Drainage. Austin Water Utility Taps. An OSSF review is needed whenever a property has a septic system and conditioned space is being added to the property, adding bedrooms, increasing the footprint of development of the property adding a pool, patio, garage, etc.
Fire Prevention. Any structures 45 years old or older will be forwarded for review by the Historic Preservation Office. Properties that are zoned historic or are in a historic district will also be forwarded for review by the Historic Preservation Office. Historic Applicability. The information can also be used to fill out all other Residential Permit Applications.
Please review this document when filling out the permit application. Setbacks are the area of a property that are to remain free and open to the sky above. Limited items can be built in the setback and are outlined in the LDC section However, other residential zoning classifications have different setbacks. Please refer to LDC section for setbacks per zoning classification. Limited items can project or be built in a setback.
Please note that mechanical units and pool equipment are allowed in a required yard setback. FAR is the ratio of floor area to lot size. It determines how much building area can be built on certain properties. The answer is yes. The same set of drawings will be used for both applications; no need to duplicate the required submittal copies. We will create one folder for the review of both applications. They will both be considered small projects and each will incur in a small project reduced plan review fee.
Only one Plan Review PR folder will be created in our database and only one set of permits will be created for both applications. The review time will match the review time of the application type with the longest review time. Current information for review fees and review times can be found on our website. Carports shall be open on not less than two sides. Carports not open on two or more sides shall be considered to be a garage and shall comply with code requirements for garages.
Reference code section: IRC R Raising the roof of a house is considered an addition. When raising the roof of a house, a Residential New Construction and Addition application shall be submitted. If the house is located in a condominium regime site plan, a Residential New Condominium Permit Application shall be submitted and a Site Plan exemption may be required.
Check with the Development Assistance Center DAC if your home is located in a condominium regime site plan to find out if your work will require a site plan exemption. A deck with this description is not required to file an application for a building permit, as long as it is not located in a flood hazard area. Reference code section: R Be aware that work exempt from permit must still comply with the Residential Code and all other applicable laws and City Code requirements.
We require foundation plans, wind bracing plans and framing plans for new construction. However, we allow a Structural Verification Report in lieu of structural drawings for the following project types:. Conversion of a carport with existing foundation open on no more than 2 sides to a single story habitable space Interior remodels where no additions to the building are proposed.
Sidewalks and driveways not located in the Public Right of Way do not require a building permit. However, be aware that work exempt from permit must still comply with the Residential Code and all other applicable laws and City Code requirements.
Drawings can be done by hand as long as they are legible, drawn to scale, and they provide the required information to perform a responsible review. Schedule an appointment for general questions. Starting in January , the Residential Plan Review Team will be unavailable on Fridays for phone and email inquiries.
In an effort to reduce overall project review times, team members will be focused exclusively on reviewing project updates. If an appointment is needed to address review comments, please schedule with your assigned Reviewer. We respond to calls and emails in the order received. Under normal conditions, we typically respond within 24 hours. As of February 1, , unusually high volume is resulting in longer response times for initial application processing.
Please refer to the update at the top of this page for expected response times in the current week. We appreciate your patience. Intake Processing Delay Due to unusually high volume, responses and application processing are currently taking an estimated 7 business days longer than our target customer service timelines. Services provided by Residential Plan Review Preliminary Plan Review A Preliminary Plan Review allows the owner or owner's agent s to meet with plan reviewers to discuss preliminary design or code issues.
Volume Builder Program A volume builder is a builder constructing at least 5 single or two-family dwelling units on lots within the same subdivision, within the same townhouse complex, or on a multi-family zoned lot with single or two-family dwellings.
The PPR does not guarantee approval of plans. The Preliminary Plan Review meeting is required for any general pre-application consultation that needs more than 20 minutes. Download the appropriate application and review checklists to determine what documentation you will need to gather for your permit application. View Residential Building Review applications and checklists. Expired Permits.
Click here to view permit history complete "Search by Property" fields and date range. Apply with the Residential Intake Request Form - Once your project is accepted for review, you will receive an invoice and link to upload all the required documents and drawings outlined within the application.
This course will provide an overview of common questions and challenges with design and construction of residential wood decks. Main Menu Main Menu Pulldown.
If you build decks, inspect decks, are planning to build a deck, or just want some great info on how to properly build a deck, download this free guide from the American Wood Council. Download Full PDF. What's Changed? Expand all Collapse all. Identify minimum material requirements for deck construction including wood members and fasteners.
Identify minimum construction detailing requirements. Understand design requirements and available resources for both prescriptive and engineered deck designs. Identify minimum prescriptive wood deck requirements. Describe deck construction including wood members and fasteners. Discuss provisions in DCA6 commentary and provide other resources. Level: Beginner Primary Audience: Code Officials, Other Learning Objectives: Understand the scope and limitations of DCA 6 Become familiar with the types of decks covered by DCA 6 and their differences Become familiar with minimum sizing requirements for various deck structural elements Understand the types of loads residential decks are designed to resist Equivalencies: 1.
Diagnose common challenges faced when designing and building residential wood decks and how to overcome them. Discover additional resources available for wood deck design and construction. Categorize code-compliant wood deck components versus those requiring approval by the authority having jurisdiction. What are the requirements for locations of diagonal knee braces? Knee braces should only be installed at corner posts. Interior posts should not have knee braces.
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