After a slight delay, the city’s new Vested Rights Ordinance, formerly known as the Project Duration Ordinance, is headed to City Council with the unanimous blessing from the Planning Commission. However, it remains controversial. Council members have already discussed the ordinance in executive session, and are expected to vote on it at their Oct. […]
Desired Development Zone
Austin created the Desired Development Zone in 1998, in order to encourage “smart growth” and discourage sprawl through incentives like reduced permit fees and increased city spending on needed infrastructure.