Unified Development Code (UDC)

UDC Amendment Process

The Unified Development Code (UDC) is updated every five years. As amendments are submitted between Oct. 1 and Feb. 1, an updated list will be posted on this page. When similar amendments are submitted DSD will coordinate and review them with applicable representatives, including neighborhoods, school districts, military, development community, city departments, and additional organizations. This will minimize potential conflict with existing or proposed codes, and enhance the efficiency of the process.

UDC Process (PDF)

The updates to the UDC aim to make the development process more efficient and cost-effective, incorporating a cost impact review to assess potential expenses. These updates also ensure compliance with new State laws. Occasionally, after a Legislative Session, the UDC requires adjustments to align with newly enacted laws, which is referred to as an out-of-cycle amendment.

The next amendment cycle will begin January 2027.

Some quick links to help you find what you need:

Forms & Applications

Resources

UDC Department Contacts

If you have an amendment related question for any of the following categories, please reach out to the city departments listed below.

NOTE: Planning,Transportation, and Neighborhood & Housing Services are working closely with VIA Transit

Department Category Contact Phone
Development Services Zoning, Board of Adjustments Kellye Sanders
Planning Manager
210-207-2187
Short Term Rentals Lauren Chavez
Interim Policy Administrator
210-207-8214
Platting Nicole Salinas
Interim DSD Administrator
210-207-8264
Neighborhood & Housing Services Removing barriers to affordable housing and aligning the UDC with housing related plans. Jacob T. Floyd
Housing Policy Coordinator
210-207-0550
Office of Historic Preservation Historic and design review process Cynthia Saenz Martinez
Deputy Historic Preservation Officer
210-207-3372
Parks Revising park platting and tree mitigation fund Sara E. Sharp
Assistant to the Director
210-207-3030
Planning UDC Alignment with SA Tomorrow Micah Diaz
Planning Coordinator
210-207-7816
Public Works - Storm Water Revising storm water and floodplain sections Sabrina Santiago
Capital Programs Manager
210-207-0182
Transportation Revising streets, sidewalk, bike infrastructure design sections Kristie Flores
Assistant to the Director
210-207-5889
Resilience & Sustainability UDC alignment with the SA Climate Ready Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Douglas Melnick
Chief Sustainability Officer
210-207-1721