Austin Property Zoning – Find Out Your Zoning

Hello!  Thanks for visiting our Austin Property Zoning Page.  We put this up for our clients who would like to check their zoning.  Zoning affects what you can do on the property you are buying.  If you have serious questions, it is important to follow up with a professional opinion.

In addition to zoning regulations, there are somtimes neighborhood groups that monitor development. A great resource for your use is the development assistance office.  This is a free service of the City of Austin where you can find out more about your zoning.

(Note:  Your property may have deed restrictions that affect how it can be used.  The City of Austin does not check deed restrictions.  Deed restrictions are established when the property is developed or added later by owners.  They are separate and apart from zoning.)

If you have a question about the zoning of a property you are considering, or about the zoning on nearby properties, this site allows you to look up your zoning by address:

City of Austin Zoning Profile

The two sites below provide more information about the uses that are permited or denied under each zoning district:

Uses permitted for each zoning code

Austin Building Code – Principal Use and Development Regulations

List of Zoning Codes

Residential Zoning

LA – Lake Austin Residence District
RR  –  Rural Residential District
SF-1  –  Single Family—Large Lot
SF-2 –  Single Family—Standard Lot
SF-3 – Family Residence
SF-4A – Single Family—Small Lot
SF-4B – Single Family—Condominium
SF-5 – Urban Family Residence
SF-6 – Townhouse & Condominium

MF-1 – Multifamily —Limited Density
MF-2 – Multifamily—Low Density
MF-3 – Multifamily—Medium Density
MF-4 – Multifamily—Moderate Density
MF-5 – Multifamily—High Density
MF-6 – Multifamily—Highest Density
MH – Mobile Home Residence

Commercial Zoning

NO – Neighborhood Office
LO – Limited Office
GO – General Office
CR – Commercial Recreation
LR –  Neighborhood Commercial
GR – Community Commercial
L  –  Lake Commercial
CBD – Central Business District

DMU – Downtown Mixed Use
W/LO – Warehouse/Limited Office
CS  – Commercial Services
CS-1 –  Commercial-Liquor Sales
CH – Commercial Highway

Special Purpose Zoning

DR – Development Reserve
AV – Aviation Services
AG – Agricultural District
P  – Public
PUD – Planned Unit Development
TN – Traditional Neighborhood

Industrial Zoning

IP – Industrial Park
LI – Limited Industrial Service
MI – Major Industrial
R&D – Research & Development

Thanks for visiting our Austin Property Zoning page!  We hope this helps you to become a more informed buyer.

And, remember, if you need somebody, and not just anybody, to help you find a new home, give us a call!  We will watch your back all the way.  We are DIY remodelers and know how important it is to know and comply with Austin property zoning laws.  Get to know us here: Experienced Austin Realtors