ADU changes could hit Council in March

A while back, Council passed a couple of resolutions aimed at making granny flats – also know as accessory dwelling units – easier to build in Austin. Last week brought an update to that initiative, with a memo from Development Services Department Director Jose Roig that estimated a March 6 public hearing for proposals from a December 2021 resolution and a June 2022 resolution. “Substantial progress has been made on ADUs, but additional time is required to finalize and internally review key aspects of staffers’ proposal. This is due partly to staff turnover, as well as the complexity of developing a more robust preservation incentive that staff can implement efficiently and will further the goal of facilitating ADU construction,” wrote Roig. “Staff are committed to incorporating ideas provided by Preservation Austin and the Infill Coalition over the summer.”