Changes to commercial landscaping requirements that previously prohibited the use of aggregate materials in commercial projects are on the way. Though the process is still in the early stages, the city is taking a serious look at how it treats aggregate in commercial projects. Environmental Officer Chuck Lesniak predicts that a code change could […]
City of Austin Environmental Commission
An advisory board to members of the Austin City Council. Its purview includes “all projects and programs which affect the quality of life for the citizens of Austin.” In many cases, this includes development projects.
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Environmental Board denies variance, orders fill removed from lot
Though it has been in place for years, the Environmental Board definitively shut down a variance request that would have allowed a huge amount of fill to remain in northeast Austin. Instead, the board recommended that that fill be removed, despite protests from the owner. The board voted 5-1 to deny the variance, with […]
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Downtown tree canopy only 14 percent according to city survey
The long-awaited results of a downtown tree survey prompted by the city’s Heritage Tree Ordinance are in. Last week, Environmental Board members got their first view of the completed survey, which will be used to help the city’s boards and commissions get a more complete picture of the urban canopy to aid them in […]