Item 51 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
Council is kicking off a major rewrite of Title 25, the city's Land Development Code, to reshape zoning and transportation rules. The resolution would create new zoning districts, update regulations, and streamline street design, building, and site development standards — all aimed at making it easier to get around Austin by means other than a car. Because it touches everything from how land gets zoned to how streets are built, the changes could ripple across future development citywide. Staff would report back to Council with their progress.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution initiating amendments to Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify zoning and transportation regulations, to create new zoning districts and establish regulations, and to enhance and streamline street design, building, and site development standards to enhance multimodal mobility throughout the City and report back to Council.
What got said
- Monica Guzman and Brad Massingill urged postponement for more community input
- CM Qadri said it streamlines and standardizes street design citywide
- Joseph opposed citing inequitable transit service northeast of US 183
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes