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Set a public hearing to receive public comment regarding an ordinance to amend Article 11 (Residential Code) of City Code Section 25-12 (Technical Codes) to add a local amendment to the 2024 International Residential Code to create Appendix BP establishing requirements for three- and four-family dwellings (Suggested date: December 3, 2027, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701). Funding: This item is to set a public hearing regarding a possible future amendment to City Code and has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Austin Development Services.
Fiscal Note
This item is to set a public hearing regarding a possible future amendment to City Code and has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
July 23, 2026 – Council approved Resolution No. 20260723-086 initiating amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code to regulate multifamily housing developments of up to four attached dwelling units on a 9-1 vote, with Council Member Duchen voting no and Council Member Fuentes absent.
For More Information:
Steve Leitch, Austin Development Services, Chief Plans Examiner, Deputy Building Official, Steve.leitch@austintexas.gov or (512)439-9934.
Raistlin Chiovaro, Austin Development Services, Construction and Inspections Program Manager, Raistlin.chiovaro@austintexas.gov or (512)228-2697.
Additional Backup Information:
The International Residential Code (IRC) provides minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of occupants of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. The proposed ordinance adds Appendix BP to the Residential Code to allow qualifying three- and four-family dwellings to be constructed under the requirements applicable to two-family dwellings, with additional structural, fire protection, and life safety provisions.
If approved, the proposed appendix will apply to a single structure containing three or four attached dwelling units that are not townhouse units, wi...
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