Title
Ordinance - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amending Chapter 155, “Zoning” to revise the definition of an accessory dwelling in Section 155.012; to repeal Section 155.082(E)(7) in its entirety; and to revise regulations related to accessory dwellings in Section 155.099(B)(35); (OA#22-007)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed ordinance amendment
Recommendation
On December 5, 2022, the Commission continued the public hearing and approved a motion to recommend approval of the amendment by the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Goodwin, Gilmore, and Thompson
Nays: 2 - Axen and Mainer
Absent: 2 - Groll and Shaw
Staff recommends approval.
Reading and Actions
The City Council met on December 12, 2022, and voted 6 to 0 to table the proposed amendments.
The City Council met on May 8, 2023, and voted 6 to 0 to table the proposed amendments to allow for the Housing Market Growth Strategy Sub-committee on behalf of the City Council to prepare recommendations to take to the Texas Legislature regarding legislative priorities.
The Housing Market Growth Strategy Sub-Committee met on August 28, 2023 and provided additional direction to the Department of Planning and Development Services on the proposed text amendments related to accessory dwelling units.
Description/History
The applicable regulations as found in Section 155.012 (Definitions), in Section 155.082 (Special Exception), and Section 155.099 (Special Conditions) of the Zoning Ordinance for accessory dwellings limits opportunities for their construction and use throughout the community. As designed, the proposed amendments intend to enable and to encourage the construction of accessory dwellings in order to vastly increase land use efficiency; to nurture and sustain complete and lifelong neighborhoods; and to expand the supply and the options for housing without diminishing aesthetics and quality of life considerations.
The Planning and Zoning Com...
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