McMansion Ordinance Extends Past Ben White

Last night, the Design & Compatibility Standards (McMansion) Ordinance was amended by the Austin City Council to include my neighborhood.

• The exact boundaries of last night’s extension.
• The former boundaries.

There were no citizens who objected & the city council passed the amendment unanimously.

Home sizes are now limited to 40% of the lot size, give or take. Like anything, there are nuances that make the ordinance somewhat complicated, and many people dislike the stringent government regulations imposed by the ordinance.

Today’s News 8 Austin Report.

AustinBusinessJournal Report.

City of Austin FAQ.

Information about the commission that can offer variances for projects. This includes information regarding commission members, contact info, city staff contacts, meeting times/dates. Go to “Residential Design and Compatibility Commission” for details.

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Kristi Cohen

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