Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 7-14

"...DIY CODE COMPLIANCE City code compliance officials are available at two..."

April 8, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 31-April 7

"...DIY CODE COMPLIANCE City code compliance officials answer your questions and..."

April 1, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 24-31

"...DIY CODE COMPLIANCE City code compliance officials answer your questions at..."

March 25, 2011 News Column

Have Customers, Need Macrobiotic Parking

Code enforcers crack down on Casa de Luz

"...this year, his organization was cited by the city's Code Compliance Department for having inadequate parking facilities at its..."

March 11, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City Hall Hustle: Make Yourself at Home

Neighborhoods split over burgeoning vacation rentals

"...(aside from city requirements implemented on all rentals, like code compliance, smoke detectors, dead bolts, etc.) is that for..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...to fill that power vacuum, advocating the merits and compliance of proposed projects to URB commissioners. We find ourselves..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Common Law

Can the City Inspect My Backyard?

"...I am curious about the authority of city code enforcers with regards to backyard inspections. What constitutes probable..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

City Hall Hustle: Go Foodie and Multiply

Council sings happy food trails to you

"...any trouble meeting the commissary requirements; according to state code, a commissary for a fixed trailer can be any..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

How Cool Is Austin

2010 snapshot of the ACPP 'five plans'

"...advisory only, with no program enforcement authority. Without full compliance to more aggressive standards, overall 2020 carbon neutrality goal..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 9/20/10

Unpacking items from council

"...municipal buildings that includes elements approved via Alternative Equivalent Compliance under Section 1.5 of City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter..."

Sept. 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Debate? Check. Debaters? Er ...

Perry plans to skip Oct. 19 gubernatorial debate

"...for his time as mayor. In spite of White's compliance with the election code, Perry's campaign has continued to..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bradford-Nohra Ruling Leads to Sequel

Hyde Park neighborhood fights Hyde Park family over Hyde Park home, Part II

"...and other boards that had not yet come into compliance with the revised rule.)..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

'Service Reductions' and 'Unmet Needs'

What the numbers show

"...Court 120,000 257,500 Planning & Development Review 120,000 859,000 Code Compliance - 716,000 Total for All Departments $8,878,000$14,718,000..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

Junking the Cathedral

Cathedral of Junk creator bent till he broke

"...tourist attraction was closed by the city's Public Assembly Code Enforcement unit earlier this year due to safety concerns..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Budget, Bonds, and Big Plans

Hard times and planned projects to collide at city forums

"...council's "four-person staffing" resolution on fire engines, growth in Code Compliance and internal departments such as human resources, and..."

June 18, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 6/9/10

Austin and austerity as budget cuts come hither

"...positions, council’s “four person staffing” resolution on fire engines, Code Compliance, internal departments like Human Resources, and more...."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Off the Record

Introducing the city's new sound engineer and the final verdict on the Cactus Cafe

"..."accountable official" in the Austin sound ordinance, responsible for code compliance and approving new permits (or renewals) for live..."

May 21, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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

Showdown at David Street: City Regs Broken at Will

Gasp! City staff helps developer skirt the law.

"...– to help an owner who has violated city code for years."..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Counterparties Responsible for Fomenting Discord

"...proof of progress and not finding it. The city's Code Compliance and Fire Departments have been kept abreast of..."

April 23, 2010 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: Güero's Don't Need No Stinkin' Permits!

On second thought, why can't we all just get along?

"..."The bottom line is, he needs to come into compliance, and he's finally doing that," says Martinez. Contrary to..."

April 23, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/16/10

TDH has the draft agenda on tap

"...liquor license. It strikes pages of requirements calling for code compliance, Health and Human Service visits, and even attention..."

April 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Arts Funding

A new clash over what arts groups are legally entitled to bed tax funds

"...suggested a new narrow reading of the Texas Tax Code that covers arts groups receiving Hotel Occupancy Tax funds...."

April 9, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Daily Hustle: 4/8/10 (Updated)

Brutal morning, brutal afternoon at council

"...a sign up” (instead, the matter is one of code compliance), the item passed unanimously...."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

One Man's Junk ...

South Austin icon could face city's bulldozer

"...roadside Americana. Now the city of Austin's Public Assembly Code Enforcement unit has given him less than two weeks..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Hall Hustle: Top 9 City Council Stories

"...of SWS – fell upward to helm the new Code Compliance Depart-ment, so the city could get cracking on..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Solid Waste Services

Toward a greener future

"...department chief Willie Rhodes was moved to head up Code Compliance (see "Beside the Point," June 5) and Assistant..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...folks. It's not like sending coupons to a ZIP code."..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

My Neighbor Wastes Water, and It's Driving Me Crazy

"...a water use management ordinance (Chapter 6-4 of city code). Check out last week's "Common Law" column for more..."

July 10, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

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