City of Austin - File #: 26-1387

File #:

26-1387

Type:

Item from Council

Status:

Agenda Ready

File created:

3/11/2026

In control:

City Council

On agenda:

3/26/2026

Final action:

Title:

Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a program that would expand economic opportunity for small businesses and initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to update regulations that apply to neighborhood-scale commercial activity associated with residential uses (also known as "home occupations"), including allowing on-premises sales, authorizing exterior business activity, and establishing Accessory Commercial Units (ACUs) and Front Yard Businesses (FYBs).

Sponsors:

Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member Krista Laine

Attachments:

1. Draft Resolution, 2. Recommendation for Action

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Title

Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a program that would expand economic opportunity for small businesses and initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to update regulations that apply to neighborhood-scale commercial activity associated with residential uses (also known as “home occupations”), including allowing on-premises sales, authorizing exterior business activity, and establishing Accessory Commercial Units (ACUs) and Front Yard Businesses (FYBs).

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