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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to eliminate minimum parking space requirements, except for accessible parking spaces.
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Lead Department
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
On May 4, 2023, City Council directed staff to eliminate minimum off-street motor vehicle parking requirements in the City from City Code Title 25 (Land Development) through Resolution No. 20230504-022. Per the resolution, in addition to removing off-street motor vehicle parking requirements, "[t]he City Manager is directed to return with recommendations for developments proposing no on-site parking that allow for accessible parking spaces on-street, adjacent to or reasonably nearby the development and located on an accessible route. The recommendations should ensure accessible parking spaces comply with all design, accessibility, and location requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act, as appropriate." Council directed the City Manager to return with an ordinance for Council consideration by December 31, 2023.
For More Information:
Dan Hennessey, Consulting Engineer, Transportation and Public Works, Dan.Hennessey@austintexas.gov, 512-974-1305.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
Planning Commission: August 29, 2023 Briefing.
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee: September 20, 2023 Recommended as amended.
Urban Transportation Commission: October 3, 2023 Recommended as amended.
Planning Commission: October 10, 2023 Recommended as amended.
Additional Backup Information:
Staff has removed all references to minimum motor vehicle parking requirements found throughout Title 25. References were found in the following sections:
* Chapter 25-2 - Zoning
* Chapter 25-3 - Traditional Neighborhood District
* Chapter 25-4 - Subdivision
* Chapter 25-5 - Site Plans
* Chapter 25-6 - Transportation
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