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Austin pursues code amendments to make granny flats, homes in commercial areas easier to build

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Austin pursues code amendments to make granny flats, homes in commercial areas easier to build

For months, Austin City Council has discussed the need to make small changes to the land development code, which determines what can be built where in the city. It’s a critical discussion as big topics like housing supply and affordability dominate conversations. Here is what’s been done so far.