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In the new year, Development Services is making important changes to the subdivision process. These are the first in a series of changes to the Completeness Check process. Our goal is to streamline the process and make it more straightforward. A second phase will include similar changes to site plan review.
The following changes will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024:
1. Improved web forms for Completeness Check and Formal Reviews. There will be separate web forms for the Completeness Check Review process and Formal Review process. You will only submit the second web form once you have passed Completeness Check.
2. Improved and consolidated forms and supporting documents. We improved the Completeness Check checklist, documents, and applications.
3. Improved overall Completeness Check review process. The new Completeness Check Review process includes a significant reduction in up-front requirements. As a result, more applications should be certified as complete within the 45-day window. Additional documents may be requested by staff during the Formal Review process. We encourage you to provide all applicable documents during the Completeness Check Review. This will make Formal Review easier. We also encourage you to use the Land Development Information Services (LDIS) Development Assessment. It will help better gauge possible requirements for both processes.
Important Reminder: Completeness Check applications expire 45 days after the application is filed. DSD staff will do our best to keep your project moving, but the sooner you can submit what is required, the better.
4. New Completeness Check Certification Letter. You will receive this after your project passes Completeness Check Review. You will need this letter to submit for Formal Review. It also serves as your reminder that you have 45 days from receiving it to submit your Formal application and pay the applicable fees.
There will be opportunities to engage with our department related to these changes. Stay tuned for details on an upcoming informational session. In the meantime, if you have any technical questions, pleasecontact DSD_SubdivisionReview@austintexas.gov.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to improve the development process.
City of Austin Development Services Department
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