Hints and resources for reducing the risk of wildfire - from Meadow Mountain Firewise Community.
Restricted Covenant for 8200 and 8300 N Mopac
This document records the agreement between NWACA and the developer of the expansion of the sites at 8200 and 8300 North Mopac, after zoning was granted for density bonus to 90 feet.
Restricted Covenant for Luby’s Site
This document records the agreement between NWACA and the developer of the site formerly occupied by a Luby’s Restaurant at Steck and Mopac.
Solicitor Safety Guidelines (DOCX)
How to handle unwelcome solicitors who come to the home
Texas Wildfires in 2011 (PDF)
52-page report from Texas Forest Service on the wildfires of 2011, including those in Bastrop and the Austin area
Travis County – Urban Coyotes (PDF)
Guidance from Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services.
Tree Care Kit from Texas A&M
Texas A&M has a deep collection of guidance about managing your trees. The "kit" comes in several forms: a web site, downloads in various forms, and general information. See this A&M Tree Care Kit link for all the details....
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What is a Charrette Process
Collaborative approach for land use planning situations
What is a Neighborhood Center
Description of the three types of activity centers in Imagine Austin, with examples to help readers understand the intent of a Neighborhood Center, the least dense of the three
What is a PUD
Description of the background and intent for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept and zoning classification in Austin, with descriptions and map of some in the NWACA area
What is a PUD (brief)
Short description of the background and intent for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept and zoning classification
What is Possible
Description of the current (2015) zoning districts (categories) for the Austin Oaks property, key characteristics of those categories, some common uses for development using those categories, and the average amount of car traffic generated by some of those uses
Wildfire Article from March 11, 1948
Describes a wildfire in the general area 75 years ago
1948 03 11 Wildfire Article
Zoning Glossary (DOC)
Terms used in zoning cases and documents
Central Texas is in a long drought cycle, despite occasional rain. Dry NWACA landscapes and the homes within are vulnerable to wildfire because we live in a greenbelt with a lot of wildfire fuel in its dead and down material. Our homes are most at risk from flying embers. They can be made relatively safe by removing debris, sealing all points of entry from flying embers, and clearing dead and dry vegetation. If you haven’t yet done so, please get a free home assessment to help you identify your risks. Use the Home Firewise Risk Evaluation form in the Be Involved menu on the home page.