Posting Language
Title
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify existing requirements and establish new requirements related to the posting of signs that provide notice of zoning and rezoning applications. Funding: Austin Planning charges a fee for zoning signs. The fee will be reevaluated if the City code amendment is approved.
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Lead Department
Austin Planning.
Fiscal Note
Austin Planning charges a fee for zoning signs. The fee will be reevaluated if the Code amendment is approved.
For More Information:
Eric Thomas, Austin Planning, eric.thomas@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7940.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
February 18, 2026 - The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee approved staff’s recommendation with amendments.
March 10, 2026 - Planning Commission approved staff’s recommendation. Vote 11-0. Commissioner Lan absent.
Additional Backup Information:
House Bill 24, passed into law during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, made changes to the requirements related to certain zoning and rezoning applications. Staff proposes this amendment to the Land Development Code to align with the new state law, provide clarity regarding sign posting requirements, and promote procedural efficiency.