Residential Driveway/Sidewalk - Waivers/Variances/Approvals

Submit residential driveway/sidewalk waiver/variance/approval requests and retaining wall requests for review by Transportation and Public Works (TPW) staff. This staff includes:

  • Land Development Engineering
  • Transportation Development Services


ALL driveway/sidewalk activity in the right of way MUST be permitted through Right of Way Management. Visit the driveway/sidewalk permit webpage - https://www.austintexas.gov/page/right-way-permits-drivewaysidewalks.


Retaining walls may need an Excavation Permit (EX) or Temporary Use of Right of Way Permit (TURP). Visit the ROW permit webpage- https://www.austintexas.gov/department/right-way-row-permits.