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, ...
KEY POINTS: The City of Austin’s latest rezoning plan applies to areas with deed restrictions and HOAs, despite claims to the contrary Enforcing deed restrictions and HOA rules requires costly court action File your protest by December 5 to protect your home and neighborhood from the latest changes Don’t be fooled! City Hall’s controversial “H.O.M.E.” ...
KEY POINTS: On November 8, a Travis County District Court ruled the City of Austin broke the law again by failing to properly notify local residents of zoning changes and by refusing their opportunity to file protest rights Local officials are now preparing yet another citywide rezoning plan, one that will allow nine units on ...
KEY POINTS: An internal report by City Hall staffers argues against the Austin City Council’s latest rezoning plan The report confirms some facts about zoning, the housing market, and housing costs, facts that many supporters of the council’s rezoning plan deny Concerned residents should file protests no later than December 5 As we told readers ...