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Determine and map overlapping codes/regulations and metrics

Initiative Statement

By May 2024, a catalogue of overlapping codes will be produced that will include recommendations that clarify nuances, identify suggestions for removal, and provide guidance to staff on handling conflicting code topics. 

Initiative Complete

Milestone ChecklistStatus
Identify topics and locations where overlap or layering exists by performing a detailed review of comment libraries and soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders.box checked with green check mark
Perform a high-level analysis of overlapping requirements to understand differences.box checked with green check mark
Based on the results of the analysis, develop categories for each area that could include items that can be eliminated, overlaps that can be clarified to reduce ambiguity, and items for which policy or official guidance to staff is needed when conflicts arising from the overlap.box checked with green check mark
Formulate recommendations.box checked with green check mark
Draft and deliver a final report.box checked with green check mark

 

Impact Statement

Establishing clarity around codes conflicts will improve submittal quality and compliance, and timeliness of review.

 

Estimated Completion Date

May 2024

 

Initiative Owner

Kyle Boisjoli
kyle.boisjoli@austintexas.gov

 

Initiative Team Member Departments

Austin Energy
Austin Fire
Austin Water
Development Services
Housing
Parks and Recreation
Transportation & Public Works
Watershed Protection

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