CODE COMPLAINTS
Type of Violation | Summary of Requirement | To Report A Violation |
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Tall Weeds and Grass | Grass and weeds must be less than 12 inches tall. | Call 311 or report online. |
Inadequate Erosion Controls at Construction Sites |
All construction sites must install and maintain temporary erosion controls to prevent contaminated runoff. | Call 24-hr hotline at 512-974-2550 if sediment is actively leaving the site or report by email otherwise |
Cutting Down Protected Trees | Cutting down trees greater that 19" in diameter requires a permit from the City of Austin. | Call 311, report online, or email the City Arborist. |
Right-of-Way Maintenance (Trees and Vegetation) |
Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the edge of and at least 8 feet above sidewalk. | Call 311 or report online. |
Excessive Sound or Noise | A person may not make an unreasonable noise between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. or create a sound or vibration more than 30 feet from a vehicl.. | Call 311. |
Other Common Code Violation Not Listed Above (link).
City of Austin Code Department (main webpage link)
City of Austin Citizen Connect (tracks code complaints; replaces the former Code and Permit Tracker)