Item 26 Passed 9-1

Item 26 — Thursday, May 7, 2026

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.

Current official agenda wording

Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify site development and other regulations for two-unit and three-unit residential uses and allow two-unit and three-unit residential uses in all zoning districts and regulating plans where single family and multifamily residential uses are permitted consistent with HOME Phases 1 and 2 regulations; and directing the City Manager to take steps to improve the feasibility of small-scale residential development and report back to Council.

"Item number 26 is adopted on a vote of 9 to 1, with councilmember duchen voting no" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

What got said

Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.

Council Member Duchen offered three amendments, all of which failed for lack of a second
Opponents argued home produces $750K-plus units that aren't affordable and drives gentrification in the eastern crescent
Builders and housing advocates testified the reforms reduce costs and clarify the land development code

The roll call

City of Austin headshots stay on the council page. The City's terms allow personal use of austintexas.gov images, so this roll call shows initials.

Approved 9-1

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