Policy Database
Local Policy
Austin,
Texas
Regulating development in the "Critical Water Quality Zone" and limiting use in such open spaces to urban agriculture or community gardens
Austin, Texas, Land Development Code § 30-5-261
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
Regulates development in Critical Water Quality Zone. Provides that open space is limited to urban agriculture or community gardens in a water supply rural watershed, water supply suburban watershed, or the Barton Springs Zone; also provides that standards for open space including urban agriculture/community gardens.
State
Texas
Jurisdiction Name
Austin
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Legal Strategies
- Creates an exemption
- Requires something and sets standards
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use