Land Development Code
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by Jessi Devenyns
Land Development Code
At the Environmental Commission, man-made islands get man-made variances
There are few undeveloped lots along Lake Austin. However, those that are find themselves uniquely positioned as a clean slate that is ideal for a new, modern home – except when the lot is the wrong shape.Just underneath Mt. Bonnell…
Thursday, August 16, 2018 by Jack Craver
Land Development Code
Planning Commission wonders what to do after CodeNEXT
CodeNEXT might be dead, but most members of the Planning Commission seem to agree that they can’t give up on making big changes to the Land Development Code.For over a year, discussion of CodeNEXT has been a standing item on…
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 by Jo Clifton
Land Development Code
Reagan going to court over sign rule secrecy
Billy Reagan, the owner of Reagan Signs, the best-known billboard company in the city of Austin, is looking forward to going to court later this month to try to find out why the city won’t let him see communications between…
Friday, August 10, 2018 by Syeda Hasan
Land Development Code
Council votes unanimously to scrap CodeNEXT
City Council voted unanimously today to scrap CodeNEXT, the controversial overhaul of the city’s Land Development Code.In a resolution, Council said “due to a combination of significant disruptions to the process, CodeNEXT is no longer a suitable mechanism to achieve…
Thursday, August 2, 2018 by Audrey McGlinchy
Land Development Code
‘Something has gone horribly wrong’: Adler calls for a reset on CodeNEXT process
Mayor Steve Adler wants the city to scrap CodeNEXT and start over.In a post to the City Council Message Board Wednesday, Adler asked that the city manager come up with a new process for updating the city’s 34-year-old Land Development…
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 by Ryan Young
Land Development Code
For CodeNEXT, signs of changes to come
CodeNEXT, Austin’s attempt to reform and simplify its Land Development Code, has been a lightning rod for controversy. Activists see the code, which controls everything from how high buildings can be built, how far back their foundations must be from…
