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APPRAISAL ROLLS
Search Travis Central Appraisal District database click here

MAPS
Map showing ANC sectors--click on image to view full size:

Austin GIS presents information that can be helpful for people interested in Austin's development. You can see streets, subdivisions, zoning maps, jurisdictional boundaries, floodplain locations, watershed boundaries and their classifications.

This site also provides the information behind the maps. For instance, you can zoom into a particular area of town and query the registered neighborhood organizations with their contact people including addresses and phone numbers.

Map of APD Sectors/Commands click here

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Map click here

Maps of Austin Watersheds click here

Map of Austin Voting Precincts click here

OTHER DOCUMENTS

Community Tax Centers (2009)

Volunteer-driven free tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income taxpayers, allowing those tax payers to claim credits, avoid preparation fees, and improve family economics. Click on these flyers below for more information
About the Community Tax Centers
Hours (English/Spanish)

2008 City Council Candidates Responses to ANC Questionnaire

ANC sent to all City Council candidates a questionnaire in preparation for our endorsement forum, and were asked to respond by March 19.  The following are summaries of responses by those candidates who submitted completed questionnaires.

Questionnaire Responses Place 1

Questionnaire Responses Place 3

Questionnaire Responses Place 4

Here is the original questionnaire sent to all Council candidates:

2008 Council Candidate Forum Questions.pdf

Instructions on how to compose a Texas public information request click here

Letter from PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources) filing a Federal Title VI civil rights complaint about discriminatory practices against the City of Austin Police Department (APD) 11/7/05 click here
Summary of PODER's recommendations on pages 10 & 11

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) related documents
Introduction to Transit Oriented Development click here
TOD Definition and Principles click here
Summary of the TOD Ordinance click here
TOD Resources click here
TOD Best Practices Handbook--City of Calgary click here

Single Family Development Regulations Task Force
Highlights of Recommendations 06-02-06
a.k.a. "McMansion" regulations:  click here

Neighborhood Planning Guide to Zoning
Handy reference guide that lists all zoning codes (e.g. SF-1, MF-4) and their specifications, such maximum building height, minimum lot size, and allowed uses.  Also included are descriptions of allowed civic, commercial, industrial, and residential uses. The first section of the guide lists the Smart Growth infill and redevelopment options under the Neighborhood Plan Combining District.  click here

Zoning Use Summary Table (Land Development Code)
Another useful reference that lists residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural uses, and shows which zoning codes permit each use.  Taken from the City of Austin Development Process site.  click here

Instructions on how to file a valid petition to protest a proposed zoning change click here

Citizen Planning Commission report, 1996 click here

Up On The Roof!--A Guide To Mixed Use Zoning
Portland Bureau of Planning, June 1995 click here

APD compliant form for abandoned vehicles click here

APD complaint form for barking dogs click here

Brochure describing oak wilt and how to identify its presence in your oak trees click here WARNING: VERY LARGE (648k) IMAGE!  If you do not have a broadband connection, you may instead want to visit the City of Austin Park & Recreation Department's Oak Wilt Suppression Program web site by clicking here.

Documents relating to the City of Austin Development Process, including the Land Development Code and the Austin City Charter, are available on the City of Austin web site:

• Volume I and Volume II, Code of Ordinances, interactive Folio version

  An interactive Folio version of the Austin City Charter accompanies the Folio view of Volume I, Code of Ordinances. To assist in navigating click on the plus sign (+) in the left frame to expand the Table of Contents.  You can also search for words or phrases.

• Austin City Charter, straight text version
• Help using Folio web documents

Site Development Regulation Table--shows specifications for zoning codes (e.g. SF-1, MF-4)  click here

Article explaining Austin's S.M.A.R.T. Housing policy from City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office Reporter publication  click here

Sound level chart comparing decibel levels from various sources click here

Zoning 101 presentation handouts click here

TEXAS UNINCORPORATED NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION (TUNA) FILING FORMS
The following documents are available at the Texas Secretary of State web site http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms.shtml.  Forms must be delivered to the SOS Corporations Section office at 1019 Brazos or mailed to P.O. Box 13697 Austin, Texas 78711.

Form 208 = "SUMMARY" -- describing the fees ($25) and purpose of the TUNA category of "incorporation".... (one page)
Direct link to document: (Word, Acrobat)

Form 706 = "STATEMENT APPOINTING AN AGENT" (one-page form, one-page instructions) -- the initial step to become a TUNA
Direct link to document: (Word, Acrobat)

Form 707 = "AMENDMENT OF STATEMENT APPOINTING AN AGENT" (one-page form, one-page instructions). This form is completed and filed with SOS (with a $5 "amendment fee") whenever the NA Officer who is the NA's
"Agent" leaves.
Direct link to document: (Word, Acrobat)
 
USEFUL SITES
Austin City News click here
City of Austin Neighborhood Crime Data click here
Neighborhood Plan Amendment Process click here
Austin Police Dept List of Helpful Phone Numbers click here
AISD Breakfast/Lunch Menus click here
Texas Emergency Management click here
Lance Armstrong Bikeway Project click here
Austin Dispute Resolution Center www.austindrc.org