City Council Approves Task Force Recommendations for Residential Compatibility Ordinance (copy courtesy of WANG)

On June 22, 2006 the City Council passed an ordinance incorporating substantially all of the recommendations of the Task Force. In the final reading, the Council included providing for a Residential Design and Compatibility Commission which is intended to provide homeowners and developers some leeway on the building rule limits if the specific project is otherwise compatible in design and massing. For additional information on the new ordinance and the development of the Task Force recommendations, click here.

For a graphical summary of the setback envelope that is included in the new ordinance, click here. However, it is important to note that the graphical summary does not depict the full extent of the permitted building envelope protrusions, such as side gable roof structures, gables or shed roofs, and dormers.

See city of Austin website for latest information regarding single-family development regulations http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/sf_regs.htm