Development Manual

Dripping Springs is a vibrant, charming, and fast-growing community. With open spaces and friendly faces, it is the Gateway to the Texas Hill Country and the Wedding Capital of Texas. The City is an International Dark Sky Community and Platinum Level Scenic City which features majestic views, abundant wildlife, creeks and springs, a highly recognized school district, and offers easy access to Austin.

The City has been managing rapid growth for many years, and this growth is expected to continue. Most growth has been in residential land uses and subdivisions both within the City Limits and the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). In addition to increased residential demands, the City has experienced increased commercial activity as well, with over 1.3 million square feet of commercial facilities either being constructed or under renovation in the 2018 -2019 fiscal year. The residential and commercial growth has led to increased pressure on City infrastructure, transportation network, recreational facilities, the school district, and the quality of life that has attracted, and continues to bring, new residents and businesses.

The City has worked hard to protect community values and quality of life in the face of this growth by implementing and updating City regulations to help manage that growth and facilitate new and creative housing & commercial opportunities. Our Development Manual is designed to assist those bringing new residences and businesses to the City understand the development process while also outlining the City’s expectations for responsible growth, while not intending to replace the regulations adopted by the City.

You can view and download our Development Manual below.