Board Bill Number 13 In Session 2024-2025

Amending the Zoning Code to add Section 26.80.45

Summary

An Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission amending the Zoning Code to add Section 26.80.45 creating exceptions to certain parking, height and area regulations of the Zoning Code for any parcel or portion thereof located within a one-half mile radius of the planned Northside-Southside Metro transit stations (NS-SS Metro Stations) on the Green Line light rail alignment approved by the East West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors on February 28, 2024; and containing an emergency clause. For eligible parcels along the planned route, exceptions include: 1) reduction in minimum required parking by 25 percent in zones "B" through "H" and "J" and "K"; 2) reduction in minimum lot area requirements by 40 percent in zones "B" through "H"; and 3) increase in maximum heights in zones "F" and "G" from 3 to 4 stories maximum. This board bill utilizes principles of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to support transit investment, housing diversity, and increased access to transit for residents

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Overview

Session: 2024-2025

Introduced: 04/26/2024

Primary Sponsors: Shane Cohn

Latest Activity: Delivered to Register

Co-Sponsors:

Anne Schweitzer, Bret Narayan, Daniela Velazquez, Alisha Sonnier, Michael Browning, President Megan E Green

Legislative History

Legislative activities and outcomes for this board bill. Learn more about what these activities mean.

  • 04/26/2024

    First Reading

    Bill text was introduced (294.95 KB PDF).

  • 04/26/2024

    Referred to a Committee

    The bill was assigned to the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee.

  • 07/02/2024

    Committee Hearing

    The bill was passed out of committee with a recommendation of do pass during the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee hearing.

    The bill text was changed:

  • 07/12/2024

    Second Reading

  • 07/12/2024

    Perfection

    The bill was passed.

  • 08/08/2024

    Engrossment

    The bill was engrossed during the Engrossment, Rules, Resolutions and Credentials Committee.

  • 08/08/2024

    Third Reading

    The bill was passed.

  • 08/09/2024

    Delivered to Mayor

  • 08/15/2024

    Mayor Returns Bill

    The bill was approved.

  • 08/15/2024

    Delivered to Register

Supporting Materials

These materials are not a part of the legislation. They may be presented by the sponsor, other Board members, special guest speakers or others to help further explain the proposal, provide other evidence, give additional information and/or alternative ideas or opinions.

2 Files have been uploaded
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Overview of the Board Bill TOD Text Amendment Slides.pptx.pdf 3.22 MB
Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 13. BB13 Amend 1.pdf 76.34 KB

Votes

08/08/2024 Vote Results

Aye Votes 11
No Votes 1
Final Passage Vote

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