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Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify land use definitions related to theaters and personal improvement services, regulations applicable to home occupations, and performance venues and related alcohol sales.
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Lead Department
Economic Development Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
On July 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220728-094, which initiated amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to establish criteria for live music venue. On September 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20220901-089, which initiated amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) related to land use definitions and a bonus and incentive program for broadly defined creative spaces.
For More Information:
Donald Jackson, Economic Development Department, Donald.Jackson@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-2214.
David Gray, Economic Development Department, David.Gray@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7836.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
Arts and Music Commission Joint Meeting - April 8, 2023
* Arts Commission recommended approval 6-0 with Commissioner Garza absent.
* Music Commission recommended approval 6-0 with Commissioners Bartell and Davila absent.
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee - April 19, 2023
* Recommendation postponed to June 21, 2023 meeting 5-0 with Commissioner Anderson off the dais.
Planning Commission - July 25, 2023
* Recommended approval of staff recommendation as amended 11-0 with Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais.
Additional Backup Information:
If approved, this ordinance will amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to provide greater opportunities to support the preservation, increase, and prosperity of live music venues and creative sector businesses. The amendments modify what constitutes a personal improvement service, clarifies that theaters include venu...
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