Changes to Residential Uses and Standards (Including HOME Amendments)

Changes to Residential Uses and Standards (Including HOME Amendments Phase 1) was adopted by City Council on Dec. 7, 2023. Click here to view the adopted ordinance.

THE ADOPTED CODE AMENDMENTS:

Allow up to three housing units, including tiny homes, on a Single-Family (SF) zoned property;
Revise regulations that apply to a property with 2 housing units; and
Remove restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit.

* See the Adopted Code Amendments tab for a detailed summary

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The public hearings on these proposed amendments were held at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St. on the following dates:

Thursday, October 26 at 2 p.m. - Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting
- Click here to view the meeting agenda.
- Click here to view the recorded meeting.
Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting
- The Planning Commission voted to recommended the proposed changes to Land Development Code, with amendments, on a vote of 11-2. Commissioners Cox and Mushtaler voted nay.
- Click here to view the recorded meeting.
- Click here to view the Planning Commission recommendations.
Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m. - City Council Meeting
- City Council voted to approved the changes to the Land Development Code on a 9-2 vote, with amendments. Council members Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly voted nay.
- Click here to view the recorded meeting.
- Click here to view the meeting agenda and backup documents, including amendments made by Council members.
- Click here to view the final adopted ordinance.

CODE AMENDMENT ADOPTION PROCESS

The code amendment adoption process included the following steps:

1. INITIATION

City Council initiated changes to the Land Development Code (LDC) through three separate resolutions. In these resolutions, City Council directed city staff to propose modifications to specific residential uses and standards. You can access these resolutions by clicking on the links provided in the sidebar on this webpage.

2. DEVELOPMENT AND FEEDBACK

City staff developed code changes to meet the goals of the resolutions initiated by City Council. Community members were encouraged to share their feedback on the proposed changes by speaking at the public hearing, posting comments on this webpage, or by reaching out through the contact information provided on the notification postcard.

The first public hearing, a joint meeting between Planning Commission and City Council, took place at City Hall on Oct. 26. The purpose of this meeting was to hear from the community regarding the code changes before Planning Commission and City Council consider the proposed code changes. Community members participated in person and virtually to speak for, against, or neutral on the proposed code amendments. No action was taken at this meeting.

3. REVIEW AND ADOPTION

On Nov. 14, Planning Commission held a public hearing to assess staff's proposal and provide recommendations to City Council.

On Dec. 7, City Council conducted a public hearing to deliberate on Planning Commission's recommendations and staff's proposal. At this meeting, City Council voted to formally adopt an ordinance that enacts the proposed changes into law.

PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION AND TIMELINE

Public hearings are an opportunity to have your voice heard on proposed changes to the Land Development Code. You can speak for, against, or neutral on the proposed changes.

These hearings will be held at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street.

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