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  • Subdivision Completeness Check Application Web Form

    This Subdivision Completeness Check Application Web Form allows you to submit the initial application and updates to the existing application. Before you submit, please view the Subdivision Completeness Check Submittal Checklist to find the required and optional items.

    Please note the following:

    • All uploaded forms must be in PDF format (unless otherwise specified) and named for the file contents.

    • Important Reminder: No additional documents may be submitted when filing for the initial 30-day Formal Application Review period. To assist with your initial Formal Application Review, it is recommended to submit all suggested items as an update to your Completeness Check Application.
     
  • Is this submittal for a new (Initial) Subdivision Completeness Check or an update to an existing Completeness Check?*
    • Group: Update to Existing Completeness Check 
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    • All files must be in PDF format. Plans must be one file and be less than 150mb. If the plan files are larger than 150mb, they can be split into multiple PDFs to be less than 150mb.

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    • All files must be in PDF format. Provide responses to completeness check results letter identifying how you are addressing each comment.

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    • If multiple documents are being provided to address comments for a single reviewer, combine the documents into one PDF file with a table of contents. Engineering models and Drainage models should be grouped into a ZIP format. If your model is larger than 150mb, tell us in the Additional Case Information field in the next page so we can provide you a separate upload link. You will be sent a link to a secure site and have 2 business days to submit the file.

  • What type of Subdivision do you need?*

  • City of Austin Land Development Code requires Subdivision approval to precede the issuance of Building Permits and/or Site Plans. Both codes provide exceptions from this requirement which are reviewed through the Land Status Determination process.

  • Is this a certified SMART Housing project?*
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  • The City of Austin SMART Housing program provides fee waivers for development permits in exchange for onsite income-restricted units. Applicable projects are granted a certification letter Austin Housing before submitting for Commercial Plan Review.

    For more information, visit the Housing Development Assistance Funding webpage or email Austin Housing at HousingDevelopmentAssistance@austintexas.gov for more information.

  • Has this project been identified as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)?*

  • The City of Austin’s program definition of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): a long-term, deeply affordable (rent should not exceed 30% of their income) rental housing program, combined with case management and voluntary supportive services for persons experiencing chronic homelessness and who have been referred through the Coordinated Entry System.

    These projects are identified by Austin Housing. You may find more information on the Austin Housing webpage.

  • Residential Infill Projects

    Minimum requirements for an infill subdivision: A site not exceeding 1 acre, is a resubdivision/replat, is zoned SF1, SF2 or SF3, includes only land that was platted as a residential subdivision, and does not require a plat vacation. 

  • Is this a Residential Infill project?*
  • Are you proposing to subdivide an existing lot into lots less than 5,750 square feet to utilize the small lot single-family residential land use?*

  • Visit the ⁠HOME Amendments webpage to ensure the property is eligible to utilize the small lot single-family residential land use.

    Please Note: Application fees may not be refunded if the project is not eligible and is submitted for review. Please consult with Subdivision Review staff before submitting if you have any questions.

  • Is this a City Sponsored project?*

  • City sponsored projects will have a department and project manager assigned to their proposed development.

  • Was this case part of a project assessment?*

  • The Subdivision Project Assessment has been created to provide for a high-level evaluation of the potential code compliance of a future subdivision application. In the last year, if this submittal was previously reviewed as a Project Assessment the first project submitted will be eligible for a 25% discount of the Development Services Department acreage fees.

  • Is this subdivision in the full purpose jurisdiction of the City of Austin?*

  • Don't know your jurisdiction? Please use to the Jurisdictions Web Map.

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  • An applicant considering subdivision may request a formal Project Assessment of a proposed development. A Project Assessment will identify potential major issues, provide a recommendation on any discretionary approvals, and answer any questions from the applicant. A checklist of submittal requirements is listed in section 10 of the application.

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  • EDITOR NOTES: There are two versions of the below text. One includes mention of an Arborist Addendum, this only applies to the Construnction Plan and Reversion route.

  • A fully completed application must be submitted with all projects. Applications are located on the Forms and Applications webpage. Signatures from the Owner must be provided in Section 3 in the application. If the application contains an Arborist Addendum this must be included. More information can be located on the Subdivision webpage.

  • A fully completed application must be submitted with all projects. Applications are located on the Forms and Applications webpage. Signatures from the Owner must be provided in Section 3 in the application. More information can be located on the Subdivision webpage.

  • Is a plat from a previously approved preliminary plan?*
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  • A preliminary plan is a map or drawing of a proposed development which establishes preliminary design of subdivision including lot layout, streets, utilities, drainage, phasing, etc. Plans must be included in a PDF format of less than 150 MB.

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  • A final plat is a map or drawing of a subdivision approved by the Land Use Commission or Department Director and recorded by the County Clerk.

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  • Please provide the recorded plat for vacations and resubdivisions.

    Regarding Plat Vacations: Plat vacation may totally or partially vacate (remove) a subdivision, but it may not be used to vacate portions of lots or specific notes on recorded plats. Vacation requests must be accompanied by a recorded copy of the plat you are proposing to vacate.

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  • A subdivision construction plan includes infrastructure necessary for the construction of the subdivision including, but not limited to: streets, drainage, water, wastewater, detention and water quality, environmental controls, and protection of important environmental features and trees. Plans must be included in a PDF format of less than 150 MB.

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  • A location map should include the case name and a map. The map must include major arterials or highways.

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  • Construction plans will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a report and summary letter signed and sealed by the same registered Texas professional engineer who sealed the construction plans. The summary must be a separate PDF with a seal and signature. More information can be found on Subdivision Completeness Check Submittal Checklist (PDF).

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  • Except for amended plats no development plans will be accepted unless accompanied by a report and summary letter signed and sealed by the same registered Texas professional engineer who sealed the construction plans. More information can be found on Subdivision Completeness Check Submittal Checklist (PDF).

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  • Please upload applicable items from Section 10 of the Project Assessment Application (PDF).

     
  • Does your project include a drainage model?*

  • If a drainage model is needed, it may be uploaded in the "Upload Other Files" section at the bottom of this page. It will not be reviewed until formal submittal.

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  • A Project Review Form (PDF) is required for all projects. If “C” is checked, the applicant must submit for a Vested Rights Determination. To apply for a Vested Rights Determination, use the Apply for Vested Rights Web Form on the Vested Rights webpage.

     
     
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  • A parkland early determination (PED) is a process that allows the Parks and Recreation Department to review a project early to determine parkland requirements. More information can be found in the Parkland Early Determination Letter Request Form.

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  • The application should include a copy of the deed which shows the current owner of the property. If the application is being filed by someone other than the owner, they must have written authorization from the landowner to file the application. A contract for purchase is sufficient to file an application for a preliminary plan.

  • Editor Note: There are two versions of the below upload field/text. The first one is for the Construction Plans and Revisions route only, and defaults to being hidden.

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  • An ERI or an ERI waiver will be required if development occurs on a site that: 

    1. is within the Edwards Aquifer recharge or contributing zone; 

    2. is within the Drinking Water Protection zone; 

    3. contains a water quality transition zone; 

    4. contains a critical water quality zone; 

    5. contains a floodplain;  

    6. has a gradient greater than 15% or;

    7. containing, or within 150 feet of, a potential or verified wetland feature as identified in a map-maintained by the Watershed Protection Department and made available for reference online and at the offices of the Development Services Department

    If these conditions exist and an ERI or ERI waiver is not submitted the project will be rejected during the initial stage of completeness check.

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  • An ERI or an ERI waiver may be required if development occurs on a site that: 

    1. is within the Edwards Aquifer recharge or contributing zone; 

    2. is within the Drinking Water Protection zone; 

    3. contains a water quality transition zone; 

    4. contains a critical water quality zone; 

    5. contains a floodplain;  

    6. has a gradient greater than 15% or;

    7. containing, or within 150 feet of, a potential or verified wetland feature as identified in a map-maintained by the Watershed Protection Department and made available for reference online and at the offices of the Development Services Department
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  • Additional documentation can be provided. Only name the file for the contents. Do not include a case name.

    You may attach the following:

    • Tax Certificate
      • A tax certificate should indicate that there are no taxes for the previous tax year owed.
      • Projects located on property that is exempt from tax must provide a certificate indicating the status for the previous tax year.
      • Tax certificates are available for a fee from the County Tax Collector.

    • Tree survey
      • Site Plan projects should show and list all trees 8” and greater in diameter on or adjacent to the limits of construction.
      • Subdivision projects should show and list all trees 19” and greater in diameter on or adjacent to the limits of construction.

    • Reviewer specific information
      • Name the file for the review discipline and the contents.

    • Drainage models
      • Please upload it as .zip file.
      • If your model is larger than 150 MB, tell us in the Additional Case Information field at the end of this form so we can provide you a separate upload link. You will be sent a link to a secure site and have 2 business days to submit the file. The model is not reviewed until Formal Submittal, however, we recommend it’s submitted in advance as the secure link submittal may take 2-3 business days.

    • For Revised preliminaries please include a copy of the approved preliminary with redline markups.
     

  • Billing Information

    Please provide your contact information for Land Use Intake staff to respond to your request.
    An Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) account is required to manage your permit and pay fees.
    To find your AB+C account ID #, Register or Login, then visit My Profile.

  • Enter Contact Information for the Applicant

    Please provide the Applicant's contact information for Land Use Review Intake staff to respond to your request and link the account.

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