Necessary Background: Land Code Changes Passed in 2023 (H.O.M.E.NEXT Phase 1) Mayor Kirk Watson and the city council split their H.O.M.E.NEXT neighborhood rezoning for redevelopment resolution into two phases. They passed Phase 1 on December 7, with Alison Alter and Mackenzie Kelly voting against it. Here is what it did: More dwelling units on single-family lots Structures closer ...
KEY POINTS: In December 2023, Mayor Kirk Watson and the Austin City Council passed Phase 1 of the H.O.M.E.NEXT ordinance, based upon an earlier resolution to rezone and redevelop single-family neighborhoods—enter your address here to see how you are impacted In preparation for the plan’s second phase, the Watson council began sending lavender postcards to ...
KEY POINTS: After Watson’s city council passed Phase 1 of the H.O.M.E ordinance in December of 2023, the council is preparing to additionally impact neighborhoods with reduced compatibility setbacks and smaller lots that have increased impervious cover and height in a rushed Phase 2 of H.O.M.E. Watson’s Council is also ready to roll out a ...
KEY POINTS: In December 2023, the Austin City Council passed Phase 1 of its controversial “H.O.M.E.” rezoning and redevelopment ordinance Phase 1 authorizes three dwelling units per lot, expands the use of short-term rentals (STRs), allows structures far larger than the existing “McMansion” ordinance, and more The next phase will further densify existing neighborhoods, and ...
KEY POINTS: On December 7, the Austin City Council will vote on “H.O.M.E.”, a rezoning plan that will end single-family zoning throughout Austin, raise taxes, and displace vulnerable residents Concerned residents should register online to attend the meeting and speak out publicly against the plan See below for tips on attending the meeting, speaking publicly, ...