Austin Zoning Map & Districts 2026

The official Austin zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.austintexas.gov/service/explore-gis-maps. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Common zoning districts in Austin include residential (R-1, R-2, R-3), commercial (C-1, C-2), industrial (I-1, I-2), mixed-use (MU), and planned development (PD). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements.

ZoneWire monitors every council meeting in Austin and uses AI to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.

ZoneWire monitors Austin City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment meetings for rezoning requests, VMU (Vertical Mixed Use) applications, ADU permits, conditional use permits, and land development code amendments across the Austin metro area.

Austin has approximately 8 zoning-related meetings per month across City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment. City Council typically meets weekly, while the Planning Commission meets twice per month.

VMU (Vertical Mixed Use) is an Austin zoning overlay that allows mixed-use buildings with ground-floor commercial and upper-story residential along designated corridors. VMU applications are a key signal for density increases, particularly along South Lamar, Burnet Road, and the I-35 corridor.

ZoneWire automatically monitors every Austin City Council and Planning Commission meeting and uses AI to detect zoning keywords like VMU, ADU, rezoning, and conditional use permit. Start a free trial to receive alerts when zoning activity is detected in Austin meetings.

The highest volume of zoning activity in Austin occurs along the I-35 corridor as the highway reconstruction opens redevelopment opportunities, in the Domain and North Burnet areas for mixed-use densification, and in East Austin and South Lamar for VMU and ADU applications.

ZoneWire monitors every Austin City Council and Planning Commission meeting and has detected significant rezoning and VMU application activity in recent sessions. Much of it involves density increases along transit corridors and the I-35 cap-and-stitch project area. Start a free trial to receive alerts whenever new rezoning is discussed.

ZoneWire uses AI to scan Austin City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment agendas and minutes for zoning keywords in real time. You receive an alert whenever a rezoning, VMU application, or ADU permit is discussed. Start a free trial to begin monitoring Austin automatically.

Austin zoning hearings are scheduled through the Planning Commission and City Council. ZoneWire monitors these meeting agendas as they are published so you never miss a hearing. Start a free trial to get notified before zoning hearings occur in Austin.

Key zoning terms for Austin include VMU (Vertical Mixed Use), ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), rezoning, conditional use permit, site plan, land development code amendment, PUD, and compatibility waiver. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Austin governing body.