Previous Development Moratorium Information

The Dripping Springs City Council voted to let the Temporary Development Moratorium in relation to wastewater availability expire on September 18, 2022. You can see the complete story here: Temporary Moratorium on Development In Relation to Wastewater Availability Lifted – But Challenges Still Exist

All pertinent forms and information posted previously on the Development Moratorium can be found below.

Moratorium Ordinance

• Read the Moratorium Ordinance here: Moratorium Ordinance

For Questions or Additional Information

• If you have questions, please see our FAQs here: FAQs on Temporary Development Moratorium. These are updated as we get additional questions.
• Developers or citizens with additional questions should contact the Planning Department at moratorium@cityofdrippingsprings.com.  Due to the anticipated high volume of inquiries on this matter, we request that all questions be submitted in writing. 

Waivers & Exceptions

• If you have any questions on the Exceptions or Waivers Process, you can find out more in our FAQs here: FAQs on Temporary Development Moratorium.
• Download the Exception and Waiver Forms here:
  • Exception Form
  • Waiver Form
• To see what permits are subject to the Moratorium and which ones are not, see our Permit List here: Permit List
• See the City Council Moratorium Meeting Schedule for those seeking waivers: Moratorium Meeting Schedule
• See the current list of approved projects here: Approved Projects

Communications & Media Inquiries On Moratorium

• All media inquiries should be directed to the Communications Department at 512-858-4725 or communications@cityofdrippingsprings.com.
• For a copy of the press release on the City Council extending the Temporary Development Moratorium through September 18, 2022, see here: CODS Extends Moratorium Press Release 5.18.2022
• For a copy of the press release on the City Council extending the Temporary Development Moratorium through May 21, 2022, see here: CODS Extends Moratorium Press Release 2.15.2021
• For a copy of the press release on the City Council extending the Temporary Development Moratorium, see here: CODS Extends Moratorium Press Release - 11.23.2021
• For a copy of the press release sent regarding public hearings, see here: CODS Moratorium Public Hearings Press Release -11.10.2021 
• To view our Previous Public Notice for the Temporary Develpment Moratorium Public Hearings, see here: Public Notices
• See the Presentation from the November 22, 2021, City Council Meeting here: Moratorium City Council Presentation November 22, 2021
• See the Presentation from the December 8, 2021, Moratorium Virtual Open House here: Moratorium Q&A Virtual Open House Presentation, December 8, 2021