Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...come and define desired changes in the land development code, leading to codification by ordinance of the city's best..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Money for Nothing

Millions of Williamson County taxpayer dollars pour into a contractor's pocket, and no one seems to know why.

"...construction contracts; about changes to the state's Local Government Code affecting such contracts; about public officials suffering from conveniently..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bed, Bathhouse, & Beyond

Men's Health Spa Goes Unregulated, but Who Cares?

"...out, oppose a new category in the city zoning code for "adult service businesses." Add members of the Austin..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Council Watch

Bum Deal for the Mayor

"...arguments, calls the figures "misleading," since he expects partial compliance with the ordinance when homeless people "are forced to..."

July 28, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...a high rate of resident turnover. The 78741 ZIP code, which includes the Riverside neighborhood, is about 55% Latino,..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Does Anybody Want the Warren Wildlife Gallery in Bouldin Creek?

Rick Warren's indoor safari brings turmoil to the South Austin neighborhood

"...entailed objectives like bringing the interior up to city code standards, and the addition of an uncovered deck. In..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...work in concert with the ASMP, or with the code revisions being contemplated by the CodeNEXT process (see below)...."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...to all the core operating development requirements in the code."..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...state law and its own policies. Under Texas Education Code, school-based Campus Advisory Commissions must "be involved in decisions..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Trailer Snack Smackdown

More regs for food cart vendors?

"...construction and office crowds daily – was cited for code violations, inspiring Ramsey to take a closer look at..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Del Valle ISD

The Del Valle district would rather not deal with parents

"...Since the Texas Education Code specifically allows for multiple parental groups on campus, establishing..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Weird by Design

City's proposed design standards emphasize livability, walkability, and flexibility

"...provide awnings and shade trees – remarkably, current city code requires local businesses to buy permits if they want..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...exception: When binaries are distributed without their corresponding source code, the distributor must make available, upon request, a copy..."

March 7, 2003 Column

Naked City

Rainbow Materials says its massive concrete spill near its Del Valle plant was an oversight, but a former Rainbow employee attests it was no accident.

"...20 based on violations of the city's land development code. "Our definition of development includes the dumping of refuse..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Media Clips

The Statesman doesn't let facts get in the way of telling the truth about the Tim Jones tapes.

"...get the contractors to conform to -- voluntary environmental code enforcement. And we're doing it. [But] we're doing it..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Council Watch

City Council considers status of various development-related lawsuits in executive sessions.

"...issues concerning Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code"). No telling exactly what "legal issues" were discussed, but..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Readies for New Budget Realities

Members might reconsider economic incentive packages

"...380 agreements from their location in the state tax code, the deals provide tax rebates in exchange for job..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Jeff Sessions' Empty Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

Immigration fearmongering continues for our intrepid AG

"...Sheriff Sally Her­nandez does her business. Sessions cited 8 U.S. Code 1373, a statute that ensures localities share information regarding..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Leak No More: Paul Robbins on Austin Water

New report criticizes Austin Water's conservation efforts

"...of once-a-week watering, heavy public outreach, and citations for noncompliance – during the drought in 2009. "To make sense..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Northcross: 'It's Not a Done Deal'

Demolition under way at former Northcross Mall site doesn't signify that planned Wal-Mart is foregone conclusion

"...an existing plat note protecting Shoal Creek and requiring compliance with a regional drainage plan; 2) the city failed..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...Lightsey said Environmental Inspection staff issued a Notice of Non-Compliance/Ordinance Violation to Stratus Properties for inadequate erosion and sedimentation..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Who Does What

"...planning area. NPZD also oversees amendments to, and monitors compliance with, the city Land Development Code. Directed by Alice..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Problems Down the Pipeline

"...In other words, voluntary compliance trumps regulatory compliance each time the city tries to..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sparks to City: Pipe Down

City Council ponders its next move after a judge warns the city about pressing Longhorn Pipeline into local compliance.

"...campaign to bring the federally regulated pipeline into local compliance...."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Not Clucking Around

East Texas chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim wants a state permit to build a bigger chicken slaughterhouse and waste disposal facility -- right across the creek from Sen. Bill Ratliff's in-laws' vacation home.

"...in leading the 1995 rewrite of the state education code. Last session, he helped redesign the funding mechanism for..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...bites as defined by the Texas Health and Safety Code increased from 68 to 131. AAC attributes the increase..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Best Density Bonus Remains in Suspense

To V(MU) or not to V

"...city, and not a third party, would ensure long-term compliance. [inset-1-right]..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Finally Agrees to Cease Low-Level Pot Busts

We just said no ...

"...non-policing are also being considered – for example, Austin Code Department, the enforcers when 311 is called on rule-breakers,..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Lifts Boil Water Notice

Here's what you need to know before using your tap water

"...vehicles at a commercial car wash compliant with City Code 6-4-10 (B)..."

Oct. 28, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Sign Ahead of Its Time?

District 6 Council candidate Jimmy Flannigan takes aim at incumbent Don Zimmerman for allegedly posting campaign signs too early

"...Zimmerman camp say they received a call from Austin Code about concerns over the campaign signs and are ready..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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