Driveways
Austin, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-28
A new or modified driveway commonly needs City review because it connects private property to the public right of way and can affect sidewalks, drainage, and street safety.
Official source: Land Development EngineeringSource checked 2026-09-28
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The rule in plain language
Austin Transportation and Public Works reviews residential right-of-way work, including driveways and sidewalks, against City standards. A separate site or building review may also apply to the work on private property.
Common follow-up questions
What should I do first?
Show the property lines, curb, sidewalk, street, drainage, utilities, trees, and proposed driveway dimensions when requesting review.
What can change the answer?
Street classification, curb and sidewalk conditions, drainage, utilities, trees, sight distance, and lot access can change approval.
What to keep in mind
Do not treat an existing curb cut as automatic permission for a wider, relocated, or additional driveway. Confirm right-of-way boundaries and utility conflicts before design.
Official source
Land Development Engineering
City rule: City of Austin · retrieved-2026-09-26 · Source checked 2026-09-28 · Reviewed 2026-09-28
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