The Development Services Department’s (DSD) structural review team is expanding its review capacity and will begin completing dedicated structural reviews on all commercial projects starting May 1, 2024. Since its launch in 2017, DSD’s structural review team has played a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of various construction projects across our city. Initially, they focused on specific project types for structural review, with a plan to expand these reviews when the team had additional capacity. 

With this change, we want to assure you that there will be no changes to fees or submittal requirements, and our commercial review team will maintain current turnaround times. 

For more information, please contact Alan Woo, DSD’s acting Chief Plans Examiner. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration as we strive to enhance our services and build a safer Austin together. 

City of Austin Development Services Department