Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...over as only the second ever director of Austin's Code Compliance Department. The former director of Code Compliance for..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Weekend Effort to Get Sekrit Theater Up to Code

East Austin venue forced to clean up or close down

"...community hub under fire from both a neighboring subdivision and the city ("When the Sekrit's Out," Sept. 2). Reichert,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

How to Learn More About the Land Development Code Revision

Interactive maps, timelines, and the nitty-gritty of zoning code

"...The Land Development Code and map that are posted on the..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...But the once-and-current mayor’s shortened term (thanks to voter-approved amendments to the..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...in Iowa; Council approves a temporary ban on fire and smoking; UT's Confederate statue problem isn't resolved quite yet;..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...things do. On the weekend of June 20, reports and rumors flew. Two beloved clubs on Red River Street..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

More City, SoCo Cafe Fracas

After busting South Congress Cafe back in February 2005 for unpermitted construction of a decked rear patio and privacy fence that covered city sidewalk and right-of-way, city still at odds with eatery

"...a bite out of some $14 South Congress fajitas and getting recurring heartburn for the next two years. After..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Attempting to Comply

With a new name and a new boss, Code Compliance tries to become more 'people-friendly'

"...No one ever said that Code Compliance officers had to be popular...."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...As Downtown grows and evolves, can the city's urban heart become a great..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Everybody, Watch Your Ass

The APD is coming to arrest you.

"...Great Texas Warrant Roundup, I'm gonna grab the AK and start spraying my own reasons to get hauled in...."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Playback: SXSW 2015: Turnt Up & Dialed Down

SXSW Music 2015 – that's a wrap

"...industry hipsters is a double-edged sword. Club owners, bartenders, and pedicab drivers across the board informed "Playback" that their..."

March 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Pondering the Props

The ballot language of the proposed charter amendments, with Chronicle translations

"...The City Council has adopted ballot order and language for seven charter amendment propositions in all, to..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Car Croquet

Neighborhood leaders seek stronger code enforcement front-lawn parking.

"...Walker's next-door neighbors have turned their lawn into a parking lot. What's worse, he says, is that they occasionally..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Pilot Program Spurs STR Crackdown

Austin Code is closely monitoring short-term rentals

"...The Austin Code Department is halfway through a pilot program aimed at..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

City of Austin vs. Casa de Luz

"...A partial chronology of the code compliance and enforcement history concerning the Casa de Luz..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...future of Christopher Taylor, an Austin police officer who stands accused of first-degree murder for fatally shooting, while on..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Housing Heartburn or Marijuana?

Short-term rentals remain contentious

"...Organic gardener and longtime Austin resident Bob Easter is proud of his..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Natalia Ciolko

Illegal SoCo Cafe Deck 86ed for Now

Restaurant's lawyer claims he didn't know permits were needed

"...back patio that had been converted into a cooler and bar, again without required permits...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."unanimous vote" for a 3% pay raise for teachers and school staff ["Austin Stories," Aug. 23]...."

Aug. 30, 2002 Column

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand up for rape survivors whose rights she believes are..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Down but Not Out: Ararat moving to new location

What happened to North Loop's rough-around-the-edges, perpetually crowded, BYOB purveyors of Mideast eats?

"...establishment opening soon … Phara's Mediterranean Restaurant & Casbah." And though the pungent aromas and familiar, entrancing ethnic beats..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Why All the Litter?

"...development is staggering but inevitable. What I truly cannot understand is the amount of litter strewn everywhere. I'd say..."

Feb. 8, 2007 Postmarks

Exile on 48th Street

Attorney General John Cornyn files a lawsuit against the Rio Motel, a bane to the neighbors of this North Central Austin establishment.

"...bags into a truck at his home near 51st and Airport and drove to far Northwest Austin to dump..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

City Hall Hustle: Choose Your Battleground

From zoning to parking to water, the new council's got its contentious hands full

"...City Council's back, and while I know you're all breathlessly waiting for the..."

July 29, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Public Notice: In Defense of Pedophilia

CM Don Zimmerman embarks on a new crusade

"...Don Zimmer­man for his latest idiocy conflating gay marriage and pedophilial marriage (see "Zimmerman Not Celebrating Marriage Equality," July..."

July 3, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Happens Next?

As D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg serves her sentence, the county attorney takes on the civil lawsuit and the next steps

"...person who was a police officer for 15 years and a judge for about eight," he said. The question,..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sound on Sound

"...While the designation of the Music Department and its charge of developing infrastructure foreground the task force's..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Enchanted No More

Rising tax bill forces owner to put art venue on the market

"...heart. It's rusted now, tipped over to one side, and a perfect visual metaphor for what's happening to this..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Trailer Snack Smackdown

More regs for food cart vendors?

"...bastion of the local foodie scene that includes such stands as Kebabalicious, Lulu B's, and Austin Daily Press –..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...the city concerning the church's proposed construction of a parking garage. The lawsuit concerned the designed size of the..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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