Application and Permit Clarification.

Types of Applications and Permits.
Application and permit types can be categorized as (A) Policy- and Legislative-Related Applications and Permits, (B) Subdivision-Related Applications and Permits, or (C) Development-Related Applications and Permits. Review authorities for applicable development applications and permits are described in Table 3-1, below. The Administrative Procedures Manual (developed by the City Manager) establishes timelines for review and applicable fees. Certain procedures apply inside city limits that do not apply in the ETJ.
Table 3-1 also provides guidelines for the procedures that apply in the city limits or ETJ.

A. Policy- and Legislative-Related Applications and Permits.
Approval of applications for development is based (among other bases for consideration described in this Code) upon the proposed development’s conformance with existing policies (including the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map, and Code). In cases where a proposed development is not in accordance with these policies changes to policies must be made by the appropriate review entity (either the City Council or Board of Adjustment for Policy- and Legislative-related applications and permits before any subdivision or development not in accordance with existing policies may proceed). Includes: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Zoning Map Amendment, Code Text Amendment procedures, and certain Variances.

B. Subdivision-Related Applications and Permits.
Subdivision-related procedures are necessary to establish how individual lots or projects may be developed. These procedures are used to establish what is commonly referred to as a “legal lot” on which development may occur. Subdivision activities and projects must be in compliance with this Code as well as the current (at the time of plat application) version of the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations. Should there be a conflict between the Code and the Williamson County Subdivision Regulations, the more stringent criteria will apply: Includes: Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review, Minor Plat, Amending Plat, Replat, Preliminary Plat, Construction Plan, and Final Plat.

C. Development-Related Applications and Permits.
Development in the City must occur in compliance with all regulations of this Code. In addition, land must be appropriately subdivided and platted before any development project may occur. Includes: Zoning Verification Letter, Legal Lot Verification Letter, Written Interpretation, Master Sign Plan, Administrative Decision, Temporary Use Permit, Administrative Exception, Site Development Permit, Stormwater Permit, Certificate of Design Compliance, Appeal of an Administrative Decision, Variance, and Building Permit (sign only) procedures.

See Chapter 3.00: Applications and Permits for complete, detailed information.
See Building Permits and Inspections for more information.