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McMansion Ordinance (subchapter F): In 2006, Austin implemented the McMansion Ordinance in an attempt to limit the mass of new construction in some areas of the city. The ordinance does so by limiting things like floor-to-area ratio and impervious cover, as well as establishing design standards for larger homes.
Residential Design and Compatibility Commission: The city’s Residential Design and Compatibility Commission is tasked with making determinations on modification requests to certain building and structure design standards.