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Standards for Construction of Streets and Drainage in Subdivisions
Travis County
Housing Finance Corporation
The Travis County Housing Finance Corporation was created in 1980 to assist in meeting the housing needs of low and moderate-income families in Travis County. The Corporation provides single-family home ownership (including down payment assistance) opportunities to first time homebuyers who meet certain income requirements. In addition, the Corporation issues tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction or acquisition of multi-family apartments that must provide rental units to certain low and moderate-income families. For more information visit the Travis County Housing Finance Corporation web site.
Commissioners Court Adopts Interim Subdivision Rules
On July 25, 2005 the Travis County Commissioners Court adopted interim subdivision rules for the areas outside of municipalities' extra territorial jurisdictions (ETJ). For more information and a copy of the interim rules, or the new completion review forms click on one of the following links:
- Interim Rules
- Objects Within County Right-of-way
- Final Plat Review Form
- Preliminary Plan Review Form
What the standards are
On August 28, 1997, the Travis County commissioners court adopted Chapter 82 of the Travis County Policies, Procedures, and Regulations Manual. This policy, entitled "Standards for Construction of Streets and Drainage in Subdivisions," applies to the subdivision of all real property located in the unincorporated areas of Travis County. It includes procedures for preparing preliminary plans and final plats, layout requirements for streets and drainage systems, standards for street and drainage design and construction, fiscal security, construction permits and inspections, license agreements, and vacation of right-of-way easements.
These standards apply to unincorporated Travis County. The county coordinates with all municipalities with the county to review subdivisions and building permits in their extra territorial jurisdictions. Please contact the Transportation and Natural Resources Department to determine if a dual review process is required.
The Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department reviews all subdivision applications for compliance with the adopted standards and provides recommendations to the county commissioners court which approves the subdivision plat for recording at the county clerk's office.
Where to get more information
For more information about the Travis County subdivision platting process or these standards, please contact the Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department.
Last Modified: Friday, August 26, 2011 12:40 PM
